Growth in children – a fascinating story

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Butenandt, Otfrid

Affiliations: University Hospital for Children, Munich, Germany. Tel.: +49 8177 8544; Fax: +49 8177 204492; E-mail: otfrid@butenandt.de

Abstract: Normal growth of children depends on genetic background, normal nutrition, health, undisturbed endocrine system and a favorable environment as well as on psychosocial wellbeing. In case of growth disturbance, all negative influences must be removed. Endocrine therapy includes growth hormone, thyroid hormone or even sexual steroids.

Keywords: Growth of children, disturbance of growth, therapy of growth disorders

DOI: 10.3233/JPB-2010-0019

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Biochemistry, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 269-275, 2010/2011