UK-WHO growth charts
The new growth charts are based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Child Growth Standards, which describe the optimal growth for healthy, breast fed children.The new charts combine UK90 and WHO data and provide clear instructions on how to measure, plot and interpret the chart.
Features include:
- an adult height predictor
- a Body Mass Index converter
- guidance on gestational age correction
Feedback
We welcome feedback about the new charts. Any feedback submitted will be considered when the charts are reviewed in 2010-2011. Unfortunately we are not able to respond individually to comments about the new charts. To request the feedback form, please email growth.charts@rcpch.ac.uk
Additional Information
The charts have been developed as a project undertaken within the Science and Research Department led by Professor Charlotte Wright from the University of Glasgow and funded by the Department of Health.
Phase Two of this project has started to develop new 4-18 years Growth Charts, please check these pages for further updates.
The UK WHO charts have been endorsed by the following organisations.
Associated Publications, Resources and Links
- UK-WHO 0-4 years Growth Charts resources
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