Growth and Puberty
Not only during infancy but also during the transition to puberty and adolescence, it is useful to have regular medical check-ups in terms of height, weight and sexual development. A child who grows normally is a healthy child, so it is recommended to have regular check-ups every month during infancy. Regular and adequate nutrition is of great importance not only in the early years but also during adolescence, which starts at the age of 10 for girls and 12 for boys and lasts for an average of 5 years.
Adolescence is the transition period from childhood to adulthood. Although sexual and physical development during puberty lasts until the age of 18, the adolescent period, which includes psychological development, lasts longer. During adolescence, there is an increase in height of 15-20 cm in girls and 20-25 cm in boys, a rapid weight gain is observed in the body, and the secretion of sex hormones that were not secreted before increases. During this period, children must be followed up by a specialist physician because the disorders that occur during this period, when your child's life is shaped, can cause permanent damage to your child.
