kasvukaartide
Kasvukaartide, a Finnish term roughly translating to "growth charts," refers to a visual representation of a child's physical development over time. These charts are a standard tool used by healthcare professionals, particularly pediatricians and nurses, to monitor a child's growth trajectory from birth up to adolescence. They typically plot measurements such as height, weight, and head circumference against a child's age.
The most commonly used growth charts are based on data from large populations and provide percentiles. A
Growth charts are crucial for identifying potential growth problems, such as failure to thrive or excessive