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Average growth is 2.5 inches and 5-7 pounds a year during early childhood (less for girls than for boys)Growth variation due to genetics, nutrition, prenatal problems, experiences, and SESFactors that affect child's growth:Growth hormone deficiencyMother smoked during pregnancyBrain growth
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1. Lifespan Development Chapter 7: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood