2019
Overview
Growth hormone deficiency is a condition in which the pituitary gland does not produce adequate amounts of growth hormone, resulting in impaired growth and development in children. Research published in Pediatric Health And Nutrition has examined nutritional and environmental factors that may intersect with growth disorders in vulnerable pediatric populations. One study evaluated serum vitamin D levels in children residing in foster care centers, addressing the broader context of nutritional deficiencies that can affect growth and development in institutionalized children. This work reflects the journal's interest in identifying modifiable risk factors in at-risk populations where multiple nutritional deficiencies may coexist or complicate the clinical picture of growth disorders. Understanding the nutritional status of children in alternative care settings is important because vitamin D deficiency and other nutritional gaps can contribute to poor growth outcomes and may require differentiation from primary endocrine disorders. The topic matters clinically because early identification of both hormonal and nutritional causes of growth impairment allows for appropriate intervention, whether through hormone replacement therapy, nutritional supplementation, or combined approaches tailored to each child's specific circumstances and living environment.
Research published in this journal
1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 1 article above has been cited 4 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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Dr. Pooja Mishra · 2020 ·
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F. Farnaghi et al. · 2020 · BMC Pediatrics
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2020 · Research Square (Research Square)
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2020 · BMC Pediatrics
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