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Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study
Published on: February 2, 2017
Weight-for-height of children in Iran
M Hosseini1, R G Carpenter, K Mohammad
1Tehran University of Medical Sciences, I.R. Iran.
Annals of Human Biology
|December 28, 1999
Summary
This study computed weight-for-height centiles for Iranian children and adolescents. Results show Body Mass Index (BMI) charts are reliable for assessing weight-for-height in most Iranian children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Anthropometry
Background:
- Accurate assessment of child growth is crucial for public health.
- Existing growth charts may not be universally applicable.
- Weight-for-height centiles are key indicators of nutritional status.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compute weight-for-height centiles for Iranian children and adolescents aged 2-18.
- To compare centiles derived from Z-scores with those from Body Mass Index (BMI) charts.
- To establish reliable BMI-based charts for assessing weight-for-height in Iran.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 1990-1992 National Health Survey of Iran.
- Computed weight-for-height centiles using weight-for-age and height-for-age Z-scores.
- Compared these centiles with those derived from BMI (weight/height²) charts.
Main Results:
- Normal BMI-for-age ranges closely align with weight-for-height ranges by age.
- BMI charts developed from Tehran children are applicable to all Iranian children.
- Specific upper centile data is provided for short children aged 2-5.
Conclusions:
- BMI charts are a reliable tool for assessing weight-for-height in Iranian children and adolescents.
- The study provides a valuable resource for monitoring child growth in Iran.
- Recommendations are made for specific age groups requiring tailored assessment.
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