UK-WHO growth charts
The new growth charts are based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) 2006 Child Growth Standards, which describe the optimal growth for healthy, breastfed children.The new charts combine UK90 data for birth, preterm and after 4 years and WHO data between the ages of 2 weeks and 4 years they 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.
Links
Which chart for which child?
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Preterm |
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Term |
Infant |
Toddler |
Child |
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23-32 wks |
32-36 wks |
37-42 wks |
2 wks to 2 yrs |
2 to 4 yrs |
4 to18 yrs |
18 to20 yrs |
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Healthy children born >32 weeks gestation |
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0-4 or PCHR |
0-4 or PCHR |
0-4 or PCHR |
0-4 or PCHR |
2-18 |
CPCM |
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Infants born <32 weeks gestation |
NICM |
NICM |
NICM |
NICM |
2-18
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2-18
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CPCM |
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Children with significant health, growth or overweight issues |
NICM |
NICM |
NICM |
NICM |
CPCM |
CPCM |
CPCM |
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Down Syndrome |
NICM |
NICM |
DS |
DS |
DS |
DS |
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Feedback
We welcome feedback about the UK growth charts. Any feedback submitted will be considered when the charts are reviewed. Unfortunately we are not able to respond individually to comments about the 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 RCPCH Science and Research Department, Growth Charts Expert Working Group, led by Professor Charlotte Wright from the University of Glasgow and funded by the Department of Health.
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