Evaluating preschool linear growth velocities: an interim reference illustrated in Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

An annualised linear growth velocity (LGV) reference can identify groups of children at risk of growing poorly. As a single velocity reference for all preschool ages does not exist, we present an interim tool, derived from published, normative growth studies, for detecting growth faltering, illustrating its use in Nepali preschoolers.

Design

The WHO Child Growth Velocity Standard was adapted to derive 12-month increments and conjoined to the Tanner-Whitehouse Height Velocity Reference data yielding contiguous preschool linear growth annualised velocities. Linear restricted cubic spline regressions were fit to generate sex-specific median and standard normal deviate velocities for ages 0 through 59 months. LGV Z-scores (LGVZ) were constructed, and growth falt

SUBMITTER: Manohar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10755438 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature