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The standard physical growth chart for Saudi Arabian preschool children

A S Al-Frayh1, E A Bamgboye, M A Moussa

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, and Department of Family and Community Medicine, King Saud University, College of Medicine, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Annals of Saudi Medicine
|March 1, 1993
PubMed

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This study created growth charts for Saudi preschoolers, showing boys are heavier and taller than girls. These charts serve as a vital standard for monitoring child growth in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Anthropometry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Establishing accurate growth references is crucial for pediatric health monitoring.
  • Existing international growth charts may not fully represent diverse populations like those in Saudi Arabia.
  • Understanding regional growth patterns helps identify potential health disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop population-specific growth charts for preschool children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • To provide sex-specific reference data for weight and height by age.
  • To establish a standard for assessing the growth of children in the Gulf region.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized cross-sectional population data from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Developed separate weight-for-age and height-for-age charts for boys and girls.
  • Analyzed anthropometric measurements of preschool-aged children.

Main Results:

  • Boys were consistently heavier than girls at all measured ages.
  • Boys were taller than girls after one year of age.
  • Presented detailed growth charts for Saudi preschool children.

Conclusions:

  • The developed growth charts provide a relevant standard for monitoring Saudi children's growth.
  • Observed differences between sexes highlight the need for sex-specific growth references.
  • Growth deficits compared to international standards may stem from genetic and environmental factors.

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