A Novel Format for a Growth Chart
Acta PaediatricaPublished 1 July 1984
Ritva Sorva, Jaakko Perheentupa, Esa‐Matti Tolppanen
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A novel format for a growth chart is proposed to facilitate early detection of aberrant growth and any deviation from this indicates abnormal change in growth.
Abstract
A novel format for a growth chart is proposed to facilitate early detection of aberrant growth. Normal growth is shown as a horizontal line and any deviation from this indicates abnormal change in growth. The vertical scales show relative height (height SDS) and relative weight (% deviation of weight from the mean weight for height) directly. Weight is recorded against height rather than age.
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