title: Identifying and managing faltering growth.
abstract: Five per cent of under-5s will have an episode of faltering growth. 'We need to identify and support these children to prevent problems later' said Sue Barraclough. If unchecked, faltering growth can lead to stunting and delayed development. Many factors contribute to growth faltering, as shown in Figure C. Signs to look out for are listed in Table A.
authors.affiliation: Poole Hospital.
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Barraclough
mesh_terms: D001827:Body Height; D001835:Body Weight; D002648:Child; D015362:Child Nutrition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D005183:Failure to Thrive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D012307:Risk Factors