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Growth hormone helps children grow in height and supports healthy metabolism. When a child does not have enough of this hormone, their growth may be slow. This is sometimes called growth failure.

Human growth hormone is important in many aspects of growth and development. For children living with growth hormone deficiency, it can involve more than just physical growth differences. Cognitive ...