kasvugraafikut
Kasvugraafikut, also known as growth charts or growth curves, are visual representations used to track and evaluate the growth of individuals, particularly children, over time. These charts typically plot various growth parameters, such as height, weight, and head circumference, against age. They are essential tools in pediatrics, nutrition, and public health for monitoring growth patterns and identifying potential issues such as malnutrition, growth disorders, or other health problems.
Growth charts are usually developed based on large datasets of healthy children from diverse populations. They
1. Height-for-age charts: These plot height against age and are used to assess linear growth.
2. Weight-for-age charts: These plot weight against age and are used to assess weight gain.
3. Weight-for-height charts: These plot weight against height and are used to assess body mass index (BMI)
4. Head circumference-for-age charts: These plot head circumference against age and are used to assess brain
Growth charts are typically presented as percentile curves, with each curve representing a specific percentile of
In clinical settings, growth charts are used to monitor children's growth during regular check-ups and to track