Dwarfism Awareness Month is observed every October to raise public awareness about dwarfism, a medical or genetic condition that results in short stature, typically defined as an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches (147 cm) or shorter. There are over 200 different types of dwarfism, with achondroplasia being the most common.
Dwarfism Awareness Month is observed every October to raise public awareness about dwarfism, a medical or genetic condition that results in short stature, typically defined as an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches (147 cm) or shorter. There are over 200 different types of dwarfism, with achondroplasia being the most common.
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