Summary of investigation and management of patients with growth hormone deficiency (GHD)
| Centre | Number of patients screened annually | % Screened patients with GHD | % Of patients with GHD treated with GH | % Of patients re-tested at the end of childhood growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 25 | 100 | 90 |
| 2 | 25 | <15 | 100 | Those with severe GHD and additional pituitary hormone deficiency |
| 3 | <20 | <5 | 50 | 0 |
| 4 | 3–4 | None so far | Not stated | Unknown |
| 5 | 10 | <10 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 40–50 | 5 | 90 | Unknown |
| 7 | 2–3 | 30 | 30 | Leave this to regional centre |
| 8 | 8–10 | 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 10–12 | <1 | <1 | <2 |
| 10 | 2–3 | Very few | 100 | Unknown |
| 11 | 1–2 | 25 | Probably all after discussion | Unknown |
| 12 | 10–12 | <10 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 4 | 7 | 100 | 0 |