Things to know about Dwarfism

Top 5 Take-A-Ways from "Dwarfism" Podcast Episode

1. Dwarfism is the term used to describe a condition of short stature resulting from a genetic or medical cause.

2. There are over 400 types of dwarfism.

3. The average height for those with dwarfism is about 4ft.

4. Achondroplasia is one of the most common types of dwarfism. This occurs when two average-size parents received one mutated copy of the gene associated with the disorder and one normal copy of the gene.

5. Some people prefer to be referred as "short stature" or "little people" .

Full episode available on all major streaming platforms under "You're Not Alone with Townsend".

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HrmUMSf7iJLcdxvnl9P0o?si=08f405a1a3a84df7

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HrmUMSf7iJLcdxvnl9P0o?si=08f405a1a3a84df7

Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-l-s/id1591999858?i=1000662958370

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/87emuQHO2S0?si=HsrOnxwsN9yJCgwZ

Let's keep changing lives!

Townsend

References:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dwarfism/symptoms-causes/syc-20371969

https://www.webmd.com/children/dwarfism-causes-treatments