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Growth charts, "curative" or "preventive"?

D Morley

    Archives of Disease in Childhood
    |May 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    A new growth chart for developing countries uses World Health Organization (WHO) weight standards, differing from those used in industrialized nations. This chart provides standard deviations for monitoring child growth effectively.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Global Health
    • Child Development

    Background:

    • Growth charts are essential tools for monitoring child development.
    • Existing growth charts in industrialized countries have different objectives than those needed in developing nations.
    • The Harvard weight standard has been a common reference, but alternatives are being explored.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a growth chart widely adopted in developing countries.
    • To highlight the differing objectives of this chart compared to those used in industrialized nations.
    • To introduce alternative weight standards recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).

    Main Methods:

    • Description of a newly adopted growth chart for developing countries.
    • Adoption of alternative weight standards suggested by a WHO Working Party.

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    • Main Results:

    • A growth chart utilizing WHO weight standards is becoming prevalent in developing countries.
    • The objectives of this chart are tailored to the specific needs of developing regions.
    • Standard deviation overlays (-3 and -4) are available for enhanced usability.

    Conclusions:

    • The described growth chart offers a valuable tool for child health monitoring in developing countries.
    • The adoption of WHO weight standards aligns with global health recommendations.
    • The availability of standard deviation overlays facilitates accurate growth assessment.