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. 1984 Jul;73(4):527-9.
doi: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.1984.tb09965.x.

A novel format for a growth chart

R Sorva, J Perheentupa, E M Tolppanen

A novel format for a growth chart

R Sorva et al. Acta Paediatr Scand. 1984 Jul.

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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