Research Notes on Failure to Thrive
Failure to thrive is a term that has been used for many years to describe a child that does not grow at an expected rate. It is becoming increasingly used for adults as well, who begin to decline for no apparent reason. Child or adult -- these patients must be monitored by a doctor to check for any potential health problems.
Top Resources on Failure to Thrive
- KidsHealth: Failure to Thrive
- Dr.Greene: Possible Causes Of Failure to Thrive
- American Academy of Family Physicians: Failure to Thrive
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Failure to thrive
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Failure to Thrive May Be An Indication Of Child Neglect
- Merck Manuals: Failure to Thrive
- Wikipedia: Failure to Thrive
- Medical College Of Wisconsin: Failure to Thrive in Older Adults
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