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Physical growth: National Center for Health Statistics percentiles.
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|March 1, 1979
Summary
Accurate anthropometry (body measurements) is key for child health screening. New growth charts improve the identification of health and nutrition issues and aid in comparing groups of children.
Area of Science:
- Child Health
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Growth Monitoring
Background:
- Anthropometry is a crucial tool for assessing child health and nutritional status.
- The reliability of physical growth data is essential for accurate health assessments.
- Effective interpretation and follow-up of growth data are vital for identifying abnormalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of accurate anthropometry in child health screening.
- To introduce the utility of new National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) percentiles.
- To improve the identification of pediatric health and nutritional problems.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing anthropometric measurements for child health screening.
- Applying new NCHS growth percentiles for data interpretation.
- Establishing protocols for follow-up after identifying growth abnormalities.
Main Results:
- New NCHS percentiles enhance the identification of potential health and nutritional issues.
- Improved accuracy and reliability of physical growth data are demonstrated.
- Facilitation of epidemiological comparisons between groups of children is enabled.
Conclusions:
- Accurate anthropometry is fundamental for effective child health and nutrition screening.
- The new NCHS percentiles offer a valuable tool for early problem detection.
- Standardized interpretation and follow-up protocols are critical for optimal child health outcomes.