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Children with dwarfism explain what they want Hongkongers to know about their condition
17-year-old Josie Tang and 6-year-old Novah Macalligan are members of the Little People of Hong Kong community.
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Josie Tang was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of short-limbed dwarfism. Photo: HandoutJosie Tang Tsz-kwan was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of short-limbed dwarfism. People with this condition usually have shorter legs and arms.
When Josie was 12 years old, a stranger said she was to blame for her short height and the difficulties that came with it.
Josie, who is now 17, said she was “shocked” by the stranger’s comment.
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