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Body mass index percentile curves for predominantly breastfed children aged 0-2 years from Ankara, Turkey

N Halisdemir1, C Colak, A D Camurdan

  • 1Firat University, Department of Statistics, Elazig, Turkey. halisdemir@firat.edu.tr

Bratislavske Lekarske Listy
|September 30, 2011
PubMed

Insights

This study presents body mass index (BMI) percentile curves for Turkish children aged 0-2 years in Ankara. Findings show higher BMI percentiles in boys and a typical growth pattern with a peak around 7-8 months.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric endocrinology
  • Human growth and development
  • Public health nutrition

Background:

  • Body Mass Index (BMI) percentiles vary significantly across populations and geographic locations, especially during childhood.
  • Establishing accurate BMI reference data is crucial for monitoring child growth and identifying potential health risks.
  • Previous growth charts may not accurately reflect the anthropometric characteristics of specific ethnic groups, such as Turkish children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop specific Body Mass Index (BMI) percentile curves for predominantly breastfed Turkish children aged 0 to 2 years residing in Ankara, Turkey.
  • To provide a localized growth reference for pediatricians and researchers in Turkey.
  • To contribute to the understanding of infant and toddler growth patterns in a specific demographic and geographic context.

Main Methods:

  • The study included healthy Turkish boys and girls aged 0-2 years from middle-high socioeconomic status families in Ankara.
  • Data were collected between 2002 and 2004 from well-child clinic visits at Gazi University School of Medicine.
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) values were calculated from height and weight measurements, with percentile curves generated using the LMS method separately for boys and girls.

Main Results:

  • BMI percentile values were generally higher for boys compared to girls.
  • Growth curves indicated a consistent increase in BMI up to approximately 7-8 months of age.
  • A slight decrease in BMI was observed from the peak until 24 months of age in both sexes.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides the first BMI percentile curves for predominantly breastfed Turkish children aged 0-2 years in Ankara.
  • The developed curves serve as a valuable reference for this specific population.
  • Until nationwide Turkish BMI reference curves are established, the World Health Organization (WHO) multicenter growth reference study curves can be utilized.
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