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Head circumference reference data for Egyptian children and adolescents
M E Zaki1, N E Hassan, S A El-Masry
1Department of Bioanthropology, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt.
Summary
This study created head circumference growth charts for 27,826 Egyptian children. These new growth standards are essential for monitoring child development and health programs in Egypt.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Anthropometry
- Public Health
Background:
- Accurate growth monitoring is crucial for child health.
- Existing growth charts may not accurately reflect the Egyptian pediatric population.
- Establishing local growth standards ensures appropriate health assessments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop standard growth charts for head circumference (HC).
- To establish reference values for relative head circumference to length/height.
- To provide sex-specific growth data for children and adolescents in Egypt.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design.
- Data collected from 27,826 healthy children in Cairo, Egypt (2002).
- Analysis of monthly cohorts (1-24 months) and yearly cohorts (up to 18 years).
Main Results:
- Standardized growth charts for head circumference were constructed.
- Reference values for relative head circumference to length/height were determined.
- Data were compared with international growth standards.
Conclusions:
- The developed growth charts provide a reliable standard for Egyptian children.
- These standards are suitable for national growth monitoring programs.
- The findings support evidence-based pediatric healthcare in Egypt.
