Idiopathic Short Stature Market - Global Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecast 2014 – 2020

Idiopathic short stature (ISS) refers to children with shorten growth of body where the reason behind the physical condition is unknown. The children with height less than 2 standard deviations (SDs) are categorized in this clinical condition. The group of idiopathic short children includes children with delay of growth and puberty, hereditary short stature, children with subtle cartilage and bone dysplasias. There is no precise medical cause for ISS, whereas some reasons include genetic structure and other orthopedic related complications.

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The disease often diagnosed by X-rays of the left wrist or hand along with complete blood count, growth hormone stimulation test, insulin growth factor-1 test and other blood related tests. Though there is ongoing debate about treatment of ISS based on growth hormones but based on the physical and blood test, generally hormonal therapy is recommended by health care professionals In 2003, United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved human growth hormone treatment for children with idiopathic short stature (height below 2.25 SD). According to survey conducted by European Society of Endocrinologist, 94% physicians prefer growth hormone treatment for ISS.

Children with idiopathic short stature can be found in all parts of the world. According to The Endocrine Society based in United States, It is estimated that approximately 60 – 80% of all children across the globe with short stature fit in the category of ISS and therefore total number of people living with ISS will increase accordingly. The above fact stands for demand of various treatment options for ISS globally. The heavy investment in research and development, suitable reimbursement conditions and growing number of patients living with ISS may drive the growth of the market. On the other hand limited awareness and lack of specific treatment may...