Causes of Growth and Developmental Delay

There may be multiple reasons for a child's delayed growth and development: 1. Genetic factors: If the parents are short in stature, the child may experience relatively delayed growth and development due to parental genetic influences. 2. Nutritional factors: Insufficient nutrient intake may lead to symptoms such as thinness and delayed development in children. 3. Disease factors: When there is a deficiency or insufficient action of growth hormone, growth hormone deficiency dwarfism may be induced, resulting in a height below the average level of peers. 4. Environmental factors: An adverse living environment may also lead to delayed growth and development in children. For example, environmental factors such as air pollution and noise may negatively affect a child's physical health, impacting their growth and development.