Medical Exam Consulate Height

Hi,

I know a woman who's 4'7 feet tall (140 cm) and she's worried about going to the medical exam at the consulate because she's worried the doctors might disqualify her because of her height. Her height technically puts her in the dwarf category but she doesn't look like one because she's proportionate. She has never received medical treatment for her height such as growth hormone injections or limb lengthening surgery.

Does anyone know if a short height like that is seen as likely to make her a public health charge or disqualify her as handicapped?

Answers appreciated.
 
The US does not disqualify people for being “handicapped” (i know some other countries do).

Medical inadmissibilities fall into two main categories: (1) communicable diseases of public significance (serious STDs, TB etc) (2) issues that can lead to self harm or harm to others (drug or alcohol dependency, certain mental health issues).
Public charge concerns associated with health issues will be those where medical care is expected to be expensive in relation to the income or assets of the immigrant/sponsor (chronic conditions needing ongoing treatment, cancer etc).
Height is just not an issue.
 
The US does not disqualify people for being “handicapped” (i know some other countries do).

Medical inadmissibilities fall into two main categories: (1) communicable diseases of public significance (serious STDs, TB etc) (2) issues that can lead to self harm or harm to others (drug or alcohol dependency, certain mental health issues).
Public charge concerns associated with health issues will be those where medical care is expected to be expensive in relation to the income or assets of the immigrant/sponsor (chronic conditions needing ongoing treatment, cancer etc).
Height is just not an issue.
Ok I'll tell her.
 
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