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Sitting height and sitting height/height ratio references for Turkish children
Rüveyde Bundak1, Firdevs Bas, Andrzej Furman
1Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology Unit, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Capa 34093, Istanbul, Turkey, bruveyde@istanbul.edu.tr.
European Journal of Pediatrics
|January 10, 2014
Summary
This study provides crucial reference data for sitting height (SHt) and SHt/Height (SHt/Ht) ratios in Turkish children aged 6-18. These findings aid in diagnosing growth issues and highlight population-specific body proportion variations.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric endocrinology
- Anthropometry
- Human growth and development
Background:
- Sitting height (SHt) and the SHt/Height (SHt/Ht) ratio are key indicators for assessing growth problems, especially disproportionate growth.
- Body proportions exhibit genetic influences and vary significantly across different global populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish reference data for SHt and SHt/Ht ratios in Turkish children aged 6 to 18 years.
- To contribute to the accurate diagnosis and monitoring of growth disorders in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Measurements of SHt were taken from 1,100 boys and 1,020 girls aged 6-18 in Istanbul.
- The study adhered to WHO criteria for growth reference standards.
- Data included both single measurements and longitudinal follow-ups.
Main Results:
- SHt increased with age in both sexes.
- The SHt/Ht ratio was 55-56% in younger children (6-8.5 years).
- A decrease in SHt/Ht ratio was observed during puberty (girls ~11.5 years, boys ~12 years), indicating faster limb growth relative to trunk growth.
Conclusions:
- The generated reference data for SHt and SHt/Ht ratios are valuable for diagnosing and managing growth problems in Turkish children.
- Findings support the role of genetic factors in shaping body proportions, with observed differences compared to Dutch and Chinese populations.
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