Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a rare condition that arises from inadequate secretion of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland. It can originate from birth (congenital), develop later in life (acquired), or occur without a known cause (idiopathic), underscoring the complex mix of genetic, environmental, and diagnostic influences. Idiopathic GHD remains particularly difficult to address due to the absence of clear underlying causes, pointing to gaps in the current understanding of its biological mechanisms.
DelveInsight estimated that in 2023, there were approximately 206K prevalent cases of GHD across the 7MM, with around 165K of these being diag...
