hrp0084p3-965 | GH & IGF | ESPE2015

Effect of Human Growth Hormone on Growth Rate of Short Stature Children with Low Birth Weight

Saffari Fatemeh , Hassani Hoda , Esmailzadehha Neda , Javadi Amir

Background: If children with intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) are stunt after birth, they will not have the desired height. Short stature is not fatal but affects personality and social and physical development of children.Objective and hypotheses: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of human GH on growth rate of short stature children with history of low birth weight.Method: This study was conducted on 148 chil...