Huisman J, Slijper F M, Sinnema G, Akkerhuis G W, Brugman-Boezeman A T
Afd. Medische Psychologie, Academisch Ziekenhuis Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam.
Tijdschr Kindergeneeskd. 1992 Oct;60(5):139-46.
Short stature is considered as a social disadvantage. This review deals with the findings of studies on cognitive and socio-emotional functioning in children with growth hormone deficiency, constitutional short stature, Turner syndrome, skeletal dysplasias and chronic illnesses. The consequences of short stature in adulthood are also described. The short term effect of growth hormone treatment on psychosocial functioning appears positive, but long term results have to be awaited before conclusions can be drawn.
身材矮小被视为一种社会劣势。本综述涉及对生长激素缺乏症、体质性身材矮小、特纳综合征、骨骼发育异常和慢性病患儿认知及社会情感功能的研究结果。文中还描述了成年后身材矮小的后果。生长激素治疗对心理社会功能的短期影响似乎是积极的，但在得出结论之前还需等待长期结果。
