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[Growth chart for ages 0 to 3 years].
G I Bewer1, A Baudisch, W Lesener
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Kinderheilkunde des Bereichs Medizin, Charité, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
Arztliche Jugendkunde
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This study presents growth charts for body mass and length in children up to three years old. These charts serve as essential reference standards for child development monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Human Growth and Development
- Biometrics
Context:
- Childhood growth monitoring is crucial for identifying developmental deviations.
- Establishing normative data is essential for pediatric health assessments.
- Longitudinal studies provide valuable insights into human growth patterns.
Purpose:
- To create comprehensive growth charts for body mass and length in children from birth to three years.
- To analyze the relationship between body mass, body length, and chronological age.
- To provide standardized reference data for pediatricians and researchers.
Summary:
- Investigated body mass and length in 84 boys and 91 girls from birth to 3 years.
- Developed growth charts illustrating development relative to chronological age.
- Detailed body mass development in relation to body length.
Impact:
- The developed growth charts are recommended as reference standards for child health.
- Facilitates early detection of growth abnormalities in early childhood.
- Contributes to the field of pediatric anthropometry and developmental assessment.