Factor affecting growth & development

1. Sindhoo imdad
Assigned by: Dr. Amjad Ali Arain.

2. Factor Affecting growth and
development
Environmental

3.  Characteristics of parents
 Race
 Sex
 Genetic disorders

4.  Parents of high IQ having children of the vice
versa.
(further enhanced by environmental
stimulation)

5.  Growth potential; of children of different
racial groups is different
E.g. African, Asian, American

6.  Boys are heavier & taller than girls at birth
and this is maintained till 11 yrs of age
 Pre pubertal Growth spourt accurs earlier in
girls.
 Once again the boys grow taller than girls
once they reach the prepubertal growth
spourt.

7.  G & D are adversely affected by certain
genetic disorders.
1. Chromosomal abnormalities
E.g. Turner syndrome, down syndrome
2. Gene mutations
E.g. metabolic defects like galactosemia.

8.  Physical Surroundings
(sunshine hygiene, living standards)
Social factors
(relation with others family members teachers
friends..etc)