Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

HGH prescriptions up dramatically, as are misuse, side effects

Prescriptions for human growth hormone (HGH) injections, commonly referred to as “height growth shots,” reached an all-time high in 2024, while reports of serious side effects surged 18-fold, prompting calls for stricter government oversight.

2025-10-02

Gov't cracks down on abuse of growth hormone treatments

The government is cracking down on the misuse and abuse of so-called height growth injections, otherwise known as growth hormone treatments.

2025-07-21

Growth hormone abuse rising as parents seek to put children head and shoulders above peers

Growth hormone abuse is on the rise as parents seek to boost their children's height, resulting in an increase in side effects.

2024-10-10