Abstract: Objective:To analyze the etiology of short stature in children in Nanyang.Methods:Totally 155 children with short stature were selected from October 2009 to February 2015 in Pediatric Department of Nanyang Central Hospital.Detailed records of general information and history were collected;the height and the growth and development situation of their parents and other members of the family were investigated;physical check-up and auxiliary examination were performed.Results:Among 155 cases of short stature，72 cases were diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency(46.45%)，50 cases with idiopathic short stature(32.26%)，10 cases with constitutional delay of growth and puberty(6.45%)，5 cases with small for gestational age(3.23%)，6 cases with hypothyroidism(3.87%)，4 cases with idiopathic central precocious puberty(2.58%)，3 cases with Turner's syndrome(1.94%)，3 cases with achondroplasia(1.94%)，and 2 cases with mucopolysaccharidosis(1.29%).Conclusion:Growth hormone deficiency and idiopathic short stature are common etiological factors of short stature in Nanyang.

Key words: Short stature, Clinical analysis, Children