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Hi. my son is turning 7 on 31/01. he is much shorter than other children of his age. he is 112cm and weighs 17kg. he is very intelligent and healthy. should i be concerned? what steps can we take?
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Not enough info: The numbers you give describe a kid at the lowest 3% for height for age with similar weight. If his parents are both under 165 cm tall this may just be genetic short stature. If his parents are average size he is definitely abnormal. Start with your regular physician who should know who to contact for a growth evaluation.
Answered 1/8/2018
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