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Z-score growth reference data for Saudi preschool children
Mohammad Issa El Mouzan1, Ahamed Shaffi, Abdullah Al Salloum
1Mohammad Issa El Mouzan, King Saud University - Pediatrics, PO Box 2925 Riyadh, 11461,, Saudi Arabia, T: + 966 1 467 0807, F: + 966 1 467 9463,, M: 00966555479281, drmouzan@gmail.com, ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8699-3143.
Annals of Saudi Medicine
|February 3, 2017
Summary
This study establishes crucial Z-score growth references for Saudi preschool children, essential for accurate clinical assessment and research. The findings provide vital data for monitoring child development in the region.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Growth Monitoring
- Public Health Nutrition
- Biostatistics
Background:
- Growth assessment using Z-scores is vital for pediatric clinical care and research.
- Existing Z-score growth reference data for preschool-aged Saudi children is unavailable.
- This gap hinders accurate growth monitoring and health assessments in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish Z-score tables and corresponding growth charts for Saudi preschool children.
- To provide essential reference data for pediatric growth assessment.
- To support clinical care and research in Saudi Arabia.
Main Methods:
- Utilized raw data from a 2004-2005 national survey of preschool Saudi children.
- Employed the L, M, and S statistical methods for Z-score calculation.
- Analyzed a community-based random sample of 15,601 children (50.6% boys).
Main Results:
- Derived Z-score tables and growth charts for boys and girls from birth to 60 months.
- Data includes weight-for-age, length/height-for-age, head circumference-for-age, weight-for-length/height, and BMI-for-age.
- Comprehensive growth reference values were established for the studied population.
Conclusions:
- Established Z-score reference data is essential for the growth assessment of Saudi infants and children.
- These growth charts and tables will aid healthcare providers and researchers.
- The data supports improved pediatric health surveillance and research in Saudi Arabia.
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