The use of local reference growth charts for clinical use or a universal standard: a balanced appraisal

J Endocrinol Invest. 2012 Feb;35(2):224-6. doi: 10.1007/BF03345422.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Body Weights and Measures / methods
  • Body Weights and Measures / standards*
  • Child
  • Child Development / physiology
  • Child, Preschool
  • Decision Support Systems, Clinical / standards
  • Developmental Disabilities / diagnosis
  • Endocrinology / methods
  • Endocrinology / standards
  • Female
  • Growth Charts*
  • Growth Disorders / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Internationality
  • Male
  • Patient Selection
  • Pediatrics / methods
  • Pediatrics / standards
  • Reference Standards
  • Reference Values
  • World Health Organization
  • Young Adult