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Head circumference reference data: birth to 18 years.

A F Roche, D Mukherjee, S M Guo

    Pediatrics
    |May 1, 1987
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    New reference data for head circumference in US children aged 0-18 years show higher values for older boys and girls compared to existing data. These smoother, more reliable measurements aid in child development screening.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Anthropometry
    • Growth Monitoring

    Background:

    • Accurate reference data are crucial for monitoring child growth and development.
    • Existing head circumference data may not fully represent current pediatric populations.
    • Serial measurements within a single study enhance data reliability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish updated, reliable reference data for head circumference in white US children from birth to 18 years.
    • To compare new data with existing reference standards.
    • To provide smoother, age-appropriate percentile data for clinical screening.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized serial measurements from a single study of 888 white US children.
    • Collected head circumference data from birth to 18 years of age.

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  • Calculated percentiles for 6-month increments from birth to 6 years.

    • Main Results:

    • New reference data show minimal differences from existing data for ages 0-36 months.
    • Data indicate higher head circumference values (approx. 0.5 cm) for boys at older ages and slightly higher for girls.
    • The generated reference data exhibit smoother progression across age compared to current standards.

    Conclusions:

    • The updated head circumference reference data provide a more accurate standard for pediatric assessment.
    • These findings suggest a potential need to revise current growth charts for older children.
    • Smoother, reliable data facilitate improved screening and evaluation of head growth in children.