Child growth standards
This web site presents the WHO Child Growth Standards. These standards were developed using data collected in the WHO Multicentre Growth Reference Study. The site presents documentation on how the physical growth curves and motor milestone windows of achievement were developed as well as application tools to support implementation of the standards.
The WHO Child Growth Standards
Documentation
The following documents describe the sample and methods used to construct the standards and present the final charts.
12 November 2009
WHO child growth standards: growth velocity based on weight, length and head circumference: methods and...
In 1993 the World Health Organization (WHO) undertook a comprehensive review of the uses and interpretation of anthropometric references. The review concluded...
12 November 2007
WHO child growth standards: head circumference-for-age, arm circumference-for-age, triceps skinfold-for-age...
In 1993 the World Health Organization (WHO) undertook a comprehensive review of the uses and interpretation of anthropometric references. The review concluded...
11 November 2006
WHO child growth standards: length/height-for-age, weight-for-age, weight-for-length, weight-for-height...
In 1993 the World Health Organization (WHO) undertook a comprehensive review of the uses and interpretation of anthropometric references. The review concluded...