Z-score growth reference data for Saudi preschool children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Assessment of growth using Z-score methods is important for clinical care and research, yet growth reference Z-score data for preschool Saudi children are not available.

Objective

Establish Z-score tables and corresponding growth charts.

Design

Uses data from a national survey in 2004-2005.

Setting

Community-based random sample of preschool Saudi children.

Subjects and methods

Raw data from the previous nationally representative sample were analyzed using the L, M, and S statistical methods to calculate Z-scores of growth.

Main outcome measure(s)

Z-scores reference values for weight, length/height, head circumference, weight for length/height, and body mass index for age for boys and girls from birth to 60 months of age.

Results

SUBMITTER: El Mouzan MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6148975 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature