What does it mean for a child to have delayed growth and development?
Disease description:
My child's height and weight are below those of peers of the same age. After a hospital examination, the doctor said it was caused by delayed growth and development. What does it mean when a child has delayed growth and development?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Growth and developmental delay in children refers to a phenomenon in which the pace slows down or the sequence becomes abnormal during the process of growth and development. Specifically, growth and developmental delay may manifest in various aspects, including delayed physical growth, delayed motor development, delayed language development, delayed intellectual development, and delayed psychological development. The incidence rate ranges between 6% and 8%, and it may be caused by multiple factors, including genetic factors, malnutrition, socioeconomic environmental factors, and chronic diseases. If a child shows symptoms of growth and developmental delay, parents should seek medical attention promptly. Through professional evaluation and treatment by physicians, targeted interventions can be provided to promote the child's healthy development.
