Dwarfism

Key facts Dwarfism is a condition where a person is unusually short — 147cm or shorter. There are 2 main types of dwarfism — proportionate short stature and disproportionate short stature. Most people with the condition of dwarfism live long, fulfilling lives. What is dwarfism? Dwarfism is a condition where a person is unusually short. Short stature is generally defined as an adult height of 147cm (4 feet and 10 inches) or less. However, most people with dwarfism only grow to 122cm (4 feet). Most people prefer the term ‘short stature’, while others are happy to be called ‘little people’