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Reference values for height, weight and body mass index of German born Turkish children

Tine Redlefsen1, Jens Commentz, Christof Meigen

  • 1Pediatric Office Liliencrohnstrasse, Hamburg, Germany.

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|November 9, 2007
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Growth standards for Turkish children born in Germany are now available. These children exhibit distinct growth patterns, being shorter and heavier than their native German peers post-puberty.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Anthropology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Turkish children and adolescents in Northern Europe show different growth compared to native populations.
  • Existing growth reference values are insufficient for German-born Turkish children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish growth standards for height, weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI) for Turkish children and adolescents born in Germany.
  • To provide reference LMS (Lambda, Mu, Sigma) values for this specific demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from 797 Turkish children and adolescents (males 0-25.8 years, females 0-18.3 years) born in Germany.
  • Generated synthetic reference values for height, weight, and BMI.
  • Analyzed anthropometric data to identify growth differences.

Main Results:

  • Turkish children born in Germany are heavier after age 6 and shorter after puberty compared to German natives.
  • Significantly shorter stature observed in 18-year-old Turkish men and 15-year-old Turkish women.
  • Higher prevalence of obesity and being below the 3rd height percentile noted in young Turkish adults.

Conclusions:

  • Growth patterns of Turkish children and adolescents in Germany significantly diverge from native German children.
  • The study provides essential reference LMS values for monitoring the growth of German-born Turkish youth.
  • Highlights the need for tailored growth monitoring and potential health interventions for this population.

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