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My 9-year-old daughter is small for her age and below the growth chart norm. She had a bone test that said the age of her bones was 7 years. How can that be and what does it mean?
My 9-year-old daughter is small for her age and below the growth chart norm. She had a bone test that said the age of her bones was 7 years. How can that be and what does it mean?
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There are lots of reasons why a child may be small for her age.
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Q: My 9-year-old daughter is small for her age and below the growth chart norm. She had a bone test that said the age of her bones was 7 years. How can that be and what does it mean?
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Claire McCarthy, M.D.

Claire McCarthy, M.D., a senior medical editor for Harvard Health Publications, is an assistant professor in pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. She is an attending physician at Children's Hospital Boston.

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There are lots of reasons why a child may be small for her age. Genetics, hormones, and nutrition all play a role in your child’s growth. Although it sounds strange that her bone age is younger than she is, it could mean that she has more growth potential.

The best person to answer your question is your doctor. He or she knows about your child’s growth and health, and can best explain what the test results mean for your child.

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