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Weight differences in Plymouth toddlers compared to the British Growth Reference Population

E Stenhouse1, D E Wright, A T Hattersley

  • 1Molecular Medicine Research Group, Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Science, Peninsula Medical School, Plymouth, UK.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|August 24, 2004
PubMed

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Children born in Plymouth between 1996-97 were heavier than average. At 24-30 months, these children weighed 460g more than the British Growth Reference Charts (BGRC) standard.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Growth Monitoring
  • Childhood Obesity Research
  • Public Health Surveillance

Background:

  • Accurate growth monitoring is crucial for identifying deviations from expected development.
  • Establishing population-specific growth references is essential for accurate assessment.
  • Understanding weight trends in early childhood is key to addressing potential health issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the weight of Plymouth children born 1996-97 against the British Growth Reference Charts (BGRC).
  • To quantify any significant weight differences in early childhood.
  • To inform public health strategies regarding child growth patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized routinely collected weight measurements from a cohort of 4665 children.
  • Compared child weights to the established British Growth Reference Charts (BGRC).
  • Analyzed data for children aged 24-30 months.

Main Results:

  • Children were, on average, 0.33 SDS heavier than the BGRC population.
  • This represents an average excess weight of 460 grams at 24-30 months.
  • Indicates a potential trend towards higher weight in this cohort compared to national standards.

Conclusions:

  • Plymouth children born 1996-97 exhibited higher average weights than the BGRC standard.
  • Early childhood weight excess warrants further investigation into contributing factors.
  • Findings may necessitate a review of local child health and nutrition guidelines.

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