The UK-WHO charts have been endorsed by the following
organisations:
Why do we need new growth charts?
The new charts are based on the World
Health Organization (WHO)
Child
Growth Standards which describe the optimal growth of healthy
breast fed children. Previous UK growth charts were based on data
from studies on breast- and formula-fed children so do not reflect
normal weight fluctuations of breast-fed infants in the first few
weeks.
The new charts combine UK90 and WHO data.
There are clear instructions on how to measure, plot and interpret
the chart. New features include an adult height predictor, a body
mass index (BMI) conversion chart, and guidance on gestational age
correction. Read about a summary of the differences and new
features in the new charts 
Chart
differences, or click
here to
read or download a summary of key UK-WHO chart features.
When to use them?
The UK-WHO 0-4 years charts are for all new
births and new referrals in England from May 2009 and in Scotland
from January 2010. The existing UK90 Growth Charts can continue to
be used for children born before this date and for children over 4
years.
How are they different?
The new charts combine UK90 and WHO data. Clear
instructions explain how to measure, plot and interpret the chart.
New features include an adult height predictor, a body mass index
(BMI) conversion chart, and guidance on gestational age correction.
We have also included information about the charts in the PHCR so
it can be easily understood by parents and carers.
UK-WHO 0-4 years chart
images
The charts can be freely downloaded under the following terms
and conditions:
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The charts must not be used for the
purposes of advertising or promoting other products.
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RCPCH/WHO/Department of Health must be
acknowledged as chart developers in any publications or
products.
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Charts are Copyright © 2009 Department
of Health, this copyright notice should be reproduced on all
copies.
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Users may not claim any IP rights over
the materials or seek to restrict use of them by others.
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Anyone wishing to print the charts for
commercial reasons should first obtain permission from the
Department of Health,
contact
MBCrownCopyright@dh.gsi.gov.uk
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Any version printed for sale must adhere
to the printing specification.
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Chart images must be reproduced in whole
without cropping or altering in any way.
The charts are available as pdf's:
PCHR:
A4:
Please email
growthcharts@rcpch.ac.uk to
request electronic high resolution images of the 0-4yrs
charts, please note the College does not distribute hard
copies.
Feedback
We welcome feedback about the new charts. Any feedback submitted
will be considered when the charts are reviewed in Spring 2010.
Unfortunately we are not able to respond individually to comments
about the new charts.
To request the feedback form please email
growthcharts@rcpch.ac.uk
Source Data
Chart data sources are available on excel spreadsheets upon
request; contact
growthcharts@rcpch.ac.uk
Educational materials
There is a suite of
educational materials to
accompany the new charts. These materials including
PowerPoint slides, video clips, tutors notes and plotting exercises
are available for downloading. For further information go to
the Growth Charts Education and
Training Resources page.
Parents and Carers
The new charts will be included in the personal child health
record (sometimes known as the "red book"). If you would like
to know more about the new charts and what they mean for your child
please read this Fact Sheet for
Parents document and this
Lay summary
for Parents and Carers.