Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(4):211-213 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2016.049
Auxological parameters or how to measure and weight the children properly
- Pediatrická klinika, Fakultní nemocnice Motol, Praha
Measuring and weighing are simple methods to obtain basic knowledge about patient´s growth and nutritional status. Due to
their simplicity, they are sometimes undervalued. However, auxological data, properly followed-up and evaluated, can draw attention
to health hazard and complication at time. The author summarises instructions for measuring and evaluation of auxological
data at the preventive examinations of children and youth. Availability of current representative reference data is emphasized.
Keywords: body height, body weight, head circumference, auxology, representative reference study
Published: October 1, 2016 Show citation
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