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Growth Velocity in South Indian Children Between Three and 18 Years of Age

Gayatri Sabinkar1, Babulal Sabinkar2, Vijaya Sarathi3

  • 1Endocrinology and Metabolism, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bibinagar, Hyderabad, IND.

Cureus
|January 22, 2024
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This study establishes crucial height velocity data for South Indian children, aiding in the assessment of short stature. Normative percentiles were generated for boys and girls aged three to 18 years.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Anthropometry
  • Growth Monitoring

Background:

  • Height velocity is essential for evaluating mild or recent-onset short stature.
  • Existing normative data for height velocity in South Indian children is lacking.
  • Establishing regional normative data is critical for accurate clinical assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish normative height velocity data for apparently healthy South Indian children.
  • To provide age- and sex-specific percentile charts for height velocity.
  • To facilitate the diagnosis and management of short stature in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective longitudinal study involving 3327 healthy children (3-18 years) in Andhra Pradesh.
  • Height and weight measurements were taken at baseline and quarterly for one year.
  • Data collection occurred between October 2018 and October 2019.

Main Results:

  • Normative age- and sex-specific height velocity percentiles were generated.
  • Mean peak height velocity (PHV) was 7.18±2.56 cm in boys (12-12.9 years) and 5.8±2.56 cm in girls (10-10.9 years).
  • Data from 1627 boys and 1700 girls were analyzed.

Conclusions:

  • The study presents the first normative height velocity data for South Indian children.
  • This data serves as a vital reference for pediatricians and healthcare providers.
  • Accurate growth assessment is improved with this localized normative data.

Keywords:
growth monitoringgrowth velocity chartsheight velocityshort stature (ss)south indian

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