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Head circumference charts updated.

M Ounsted, V A Moar, A Scott

    Archives of Disease in Childhood
    |October 1, 1985
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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Growth Studies
    • Anthropometry
    • Public Health Trends

    Background:

    • Historical head circumference data provides a baseline for growth assessment.
    • Understanding secular trends in child development is crucial for public health.
    • Previous studies established early 20th-century growth benchmarks in the UK.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate secular trends in head circumference from birth to 7 years.
    • To compare contemporary head measurements with historical data.
    • To determine if growth charts require updating based on generational changes.

    Main Methods:

    • Longitudinal data collection for children born 1970-1977.
    • Comparative analysis of head circumference measurements.

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  • Statistical comparison against earlier UK studies.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant positive secular trend in head circumference was observed.
    • Children born between 1970-1977 had larger head sizes than those born 25 years prior.
    • The observed trend indicates a generational increase in head size.

    Conclusions:

    • Head circumference measurements show a clear upward secular trend.
    • Current pediatric growth charts may not reflect recent generational changes.
    • Regular updates to growth charts are recommended to ensure accurate monitoring of child development.