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| Malia Obama has now reportedly reached the height of 173cm (5ft 9in) |
Recently it was reported that President Barack Obama's daughter, Malia, 12, has reached the height of 175 cm (5ft 9in).
It has highlighted once more the social implications of being tall for your age.In the past, some parents have wished for their tall girls to be shorter, and the other way round for boys - and requested medical intervention.
Families are advised to see a GP if worried about their children's growth, as it could have an underlying reason.
But when there is no diagnosis of an underlying medical problem, it is now rare in the UK for medical treatment to be given to limit or boost children's height for purely social reasons.
Growth hormone is not currently offered by the NHS, but it is available privately. In the US this treatment can cost up to $50,000 (£31,975) per year if a child needs high doses.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11261760