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Growth pattern in 7-12 years old Arak children (central Iran) in comparison with other ethnic subgroups of Iran

Parvin-Dokht Bayat1, Mozafar Khazaei, Rostam Ghorbani

  • 1Department of Anatomy, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.

Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology = Archivio Italiano Di Anatomia Ed Embriologia
|August 17, 2012
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This study on Iranian children aged 7-12 found males were generally taller and heavier than females. Their Body Mass Index (BMI) fell between the 25th and 50th percentiles of CDC growth charts, highlighting a need for ethnic-specific growth standards.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Anthropometry

Background:

  • Childhood growth is a key health indicator, influenced by genetics and environment.
  • National growth standards vary, and data for Iran is limited.
  • Socioeconomic factors impact growth patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish growth patterns for children aged 7-12 in Arak, Iran.
  • To compare anthropometric data (height, weight, BMI) between sexes.
  • To evaluate BMI against international reference standards.

Main Methods:

  • Anthropometric measurements (height, weight, BMI) collected from 7-12 year old children in Arak.
  • Paired sample t-tests used to compare sex differences.
  • Independent sample t-tests compared mean BMI to CDC 2000 growth charts.

Main Results:

  • Males were significantly taller and heavier than females at most ages (P < 0.01).
  • Exceptions noted for length at age 10 and weight at age 12.
  • Mean BMI percentiles ranged between the 25th and 50th, falling below CDC references.

Conclusions:

  • Findings suggest socioeconomic influences on growth in Iranian children.
  • There is a critical need for ethnic-specific growth charts in Iran.
  • Developing tailored BMI cut-off points for underweight, overweight, and obesity is essential for Iranian ethnic subgroups.
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