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1Göteborg Pediatric Growth Research Center GP-GRC, Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|October 23, 2021
Summary
Human growth patterns vary significantly, but the Quadratic-Exponential-Pubertal-Stop (QEPS) model offers new insights into pubertal growth and secular changes, aiding in developing better growth references.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Human Growth Studies
Background:
- Human growth patterns are critical in pediatrics and public health.
- Understanding secular changes and pubertal development is essential for monitoring population health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of human growth patterns.
- To focus on secular changes and pubertal growth dynamics.
- To evaluate the utility of the Quadratic-Exponential-Pubertal-Stop (QEPS) growth model.
Main Methods:
- Review of studies from the 20th and early 21st centuries.
- Analysis of secular growth trends, particularly in Nordic countries.
- Application of the Quadratic-Exponential-Pubertal-Stop (QEPS) growth model for detailed pubertal growth analysis.
Main Results:
- Significant individual, sex, and population variations in human growth patterns observed.
- Positive secular height changes noted in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden over four decades.
- Childhood weight status showed linear correlations with pubertal growth; the QEPS model enabled enhanced pubertal growth analysis and the development of puberty-adjusted growth references.
Conclusions:
- The Quadratic-Exponential-Pubertal-Stop (QEPS) model is validated for analyzing human growth.
- The QEPS model facilitates the creation of novel, puberty-adjusted growth references.
- This approach enhances the detailed analysis of pubertal growth patterns.
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