Doctors at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have found that a child’s height has little effect on their self-esteem and socialization, so the use of growth hormone in them may be unreasonable. Research published Journal of Pediatrics.
The scientists interviewed 60 couples of parents and children scheduled to do growth hormone testing. Children aged 8 to 14 years were assessed for their self-esteem, coping skills, social connections, and levels of parental support.
The researchers found that children’s self-esteem was more strongly associated with support from friends and classmates than height. Interestingly, the analysis also showed that shorter children with taller parents reported higher self-esteem.
Some children with hormone deficiency may have a real medical need for pediatric growth hormone, but some parents resort to using it to increase their child’s height. The authors emphasized that, like any medication, growth hormone has risks and side effects, and children taking it will need daily injections.
The authors also noted that Western society attaches great importance to the growth of people, especially men. Studies have shown that taller men tend to be wealthier and more successful. However, in recent years, the situation has changed, and short idols appear in children: as an example, scientists cite actor Tom Holland, who is 168 cm high.
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