Dr Kent Reifschneider: What can Affect a Child’s Endocrine Health? The endocrine system profoundly influences a child’s growth, development, and overall health. This system, however, is sensitive to internal and external factors. Understanding what can sway a child’s endocrine health goes beyond academic interest. Dr Kent Reifschneider will discuss the influences on a child’s endocrine health. Genetic Blueprints and Hormonal Health At the very foundation, genetics play a starring role in the configuration of a child’s endocrine system. Hereditary conditions, such as congenital hypothyroidism or Turner Syndrome, underscore the influence of genetic lottery on endocrine health. Despite these predetermined factors, awareness and early diagnosis can pave the way for effective…