Dwarfism
According to Little People of America (LPA), dwarfism includes individuals with an adult height of 4 ft. 10 in. or shorter resulting from a medical or genetic condition. Dwarf Athletic Association of America (DAAA) states a height of 5 ft. or less.
There are two main classifications used to define dwarfism. They include:
Disproportionate
- Most common
- Average-sized torsos with shorter arms and legs
- Major cause is skeletal dysplasia
- Inherited or caused by spontaneous gene mutations
Proportionate
- Body parts are proportionate but unusually short
- Main cause is pituitary gland dysfunction (also referred to as Growth Hormone Deficiency)
The following document is a fact sheet on Dwarfism provided by the TWU APE/A department:
There are two main classifications used to define dwarfism. They include:
Disproportionate
- Most common
- Average-sized torsos with shorter arms and legs
- Major cause is skeletal dysplasia
- Inherited or caused by spontaneous gene mutations
Proportionate
- Body parts are proportionate but unusually short
- Main cause is pituitary gland dysfunction (also referred to as Growth Hormone Deficiency)
The following document is a fact sheet on Dwarfism provided by the TWU APE/A department:
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