CENTILE CHART FOR ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS OF NEWBORNS
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 37
Abstract
BACKGROUND Anthropometric measurements in newborns including height, weight and head circumference are frequently used for evaluation of prenatal growth and nutritional status of the baby. This study was conducted in a tertiary care centre in Kerala, India to derive local population specific centile charts. MATERIALS AND METHODS It was a descriptive study. 1000 live born full-term neonates were included in the study. The crown-heel length and head circumference were measured within 48 hours after birth. The mean values, standard deviation and centiles were calculated. Gender specific centile charts were constructed. RESULTS The mean crown-heel length for male babies was 48.869 cm with a standard deviation of 2.381. The mean crown-heel length for female babies was 48.849 cm with a standard deviation of 2.365. The mean head circumference for male babies was 34.213 cm with a standard deviation of 1.664. The mean head circumference for female babies was 34.123 cm with a standard deviation of 1.703. CONCLUSION The mean crown-heel length and head circumference in the present study were similar to the studies conducted in both developing and developed countries.
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Thekkumpat Subramanian Athira, Vellithiruthy Thazhath Ranjith
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