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  • 1Fund for Scientific Research, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium.

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|December 24, 1997
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Secular growth trends show continued height increases but slowing rates. Growth tempo changes vary by population, with significant impacts on short stature definitions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric endocrinology
  • Human growth and development
  • Public health

Background:

  • Secular trends significantly impact child growth and maturation.
  • Understanding these trends is crucial for accurate growth assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review secular changes in growth and maturation across diverse populations.
  • To analyze trends in attained height and growth tempo.
  • To assess the implications for growth standards and the definition of short stature.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on secular growth changes.
  • Analysis of data on attained height and growth tempo (e.g., menarche, peak height velocity).
  • Examination of socioeconomic and demographic influences on growth trends.

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Main Results:

  • Secular increase in attained height continues globally but is decelerating.
  • Adult stature increases range from 0.3 to 3.0 cm/decade.
  • Trends in growth tempo have halted, continued, or reversed in different populations.
  • Growth changes are more pronounced in children from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Lower height percentiles exhibit more significant secular changes.

Conclusions:

  • Regular updates of population-specific growth standards are essential.
  • Altered secular trends may necessitate re-evaluation of the definition of short stature.
  • These findings have implications for pediatric health monitoring and clinical practice.