hrp0086p2-p678 | Growth P2 | ESPE2016

Prevalence and Causes of Short Stature and Impact of GH Therapy among Preschool Children at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City for National Guard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Aboulfotouh Mostafa

Background: It is widely assumed that short stature can result in psychological, social, and physical problems. The validity and efficacy of GH in management of short stature is still debated.Aims: This study aimed to i) estimate the prevalence of short stature in preschool children (4–6 years), and determine the final diagnosis of abnormality based on different investigations, and ii) assess the impact of intervention for short stature among presch...