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Is 4'11 considered a midget?
The term "midget" is considered outdated and offensive. It was historically used to describe individuals with dwarfism, but the preferred term now is "little person" or "person with dwarfism." The medical definition of dwarfism is typically based on height, specifically being 4'10" or shorter, but not all individuals who are 4'11" are classified as having dwarfism. It's important to approach this topic with sensitivity and respect for individuals' preferences.
What percent of people have Dwarfism in the world?
It is somewhere around 20%.
What is dwarfism?
Dwarfism occurs when an individual person or animal is short in stature. It is caused by slow or delayed growth and resulting from malnutrition or a hormonal abnormality. It can be treated with an appropriate diet or hormonal therapy.
Is being 5 ft a midget?
The term "midget" is considered outdated and offensive; the preferred term is "person with dwarfism" or "little person." Dwarfism is typically defined as having a height of 4 feet 10 inches (147 cm) or shorter. Therefore, someone who is 5 feet tall would not be classified as having dwarfism.
Types of statistics?
There are two types of statistics. One is called descriptive statistics and the other is inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics is when you use numbers. Inferential statistics is when you draw conclusions or make predictions.
What are the frequency statistics of dwarfism?
One in 10 thousand babies are born with Dwarfism. One in 10 thousand babies are born with Dwarfism.
Is dwarfism x or y linked?
it depends on which gender has dwarfism so if the women has dwarfism the she could have a baby that has dwarfism
How do you treat dwarfism?
There is no treatment for dwarfism. It is permanent.
How did they find so many small people for 'The Lord of the Rings'?
Watching the 'Behind the scenes' portion of the DVDs you get to see the people who played the body doubles for the hobbits. Acting has always been an option for those with short stature. Their type of Dwarfism is called Proportionate Dwarfism; they are shorter without the inconsistent bone growth seen in other types of Dwarfism. I did not see statistics on the number of people with Dwarfism, of any type, but there has to be a large group because there are quite a few humans inhabiting the planet.
How do you tell if you have dwarfism?
You can tell if you have dwarfism if you are really small.
What are facts about dwarfism?
There are no good advantages on dwarfism or gigantism.
Is Dwarfism a disease?
Yes. Dwarfism is a genetic disorder.
How does a person inherit dwarfism?
Dwarfism is caused by a deficiency of growth hormone
Is Dwarfism fatal?
It is fatal, but it matters of what kind of dwarfism.
Who was the first person affected by dwarfism?
Impossible to know. Dwarfism predates written history
Can drawfs or midgets reproduce?
Yes, individuals with dwarfism can reproduce just like individuals without dwarfism. The likelihood of passing on the condition to their offspring can vary depending on the specific genetic cause of the dwarfism. It is possible for individuals with dwarfism to have children who do not have the condition.
What is the medical term meaning dwarfism?
Achondroplasia is the medical term for dwarfism with cartilage problems.
