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Some Introductory Concepts of Human Growth: an Overview
Author(s) -
FALKNER F.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
acta pædiatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/j.1651-2227.1985.tb10104.x
Subject(s) - medicine , head circumference , growth velocity , body height , longitudinal data , body weight , key (lock) , statistics , data mining , computer science , mathematics , pregnancy , genetics , computer security , biology , gestational age
. Growth study methodology is described with emphasis upon cross‐sectional versus longitudinal methods. The uses and advantages of velocity growth data are presented. Catch‐up growth is defined and measurement ratios‐indices discussed. The methodology necessary for the measurement of key indicators of human growth is described. These are body weight, recumbent length, head circumference.