China dad’s growth hormone investment for daughter sparks debate over societal pressure

A father in central China, who spends 6,000 yuan (US$880) a month on “growth shots” for his daughter, has ignited a heated online debate regarding height anxiety. According to mainland media outlet Dazhong Daily, the father, surnamed Li, lives in Changsha, Hunan province, and consistently pays for growth hormone injections for his 12-year-old daughter. Before starting the treatment, the girl experienced a growth rate of only two to three centimetres per year. However, with the injections, she...

By Zoey Zhang