Etiological profile of short stature in children and adolescents

Context: The delayed growth of a child is a major cause of concern for the parents. There is a multitude of etiological factors which must be considered in relation to this common aspect of healthcare. Aim: The study was done to evaluate the etiological profile of short stature in children and adolescents. Settings and Design: The cross-sectional study was conducted for 12 months including 111 cases of short stature (out of the 1,058 cases screened), at the endocrinology outpatient department (OPD) of a tertiary care institute in Haryana. Subjects and Methods: As per the inclusion criteria, cases with age