摘要
生长发育问题（常见为身材矮小）是儿科医师经常遇到的，这些来看病的孩子大多数是正常的。儿童发育可以被各种内分泌紊乱和遗传因素以及慢性疾病和营养不良等所影响。
Concerns about growth （usually short stature） are a common reason for referral to a paediatrician. Most children referred are found to be normal. Childhood growth can be affected by various endocrine and genetic disorders, or by chronic illness and poor nutrition.
