Growth Characteristics of Contemporary School-age Nigerian Children

Conclusion: There is a risk of over-diagnosing short stature and underweight if health workers continue to use growth charts derived from other geographical areas.

Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - September 27, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Elusiyan, J. B. E., Ibekwe, M. U., Alkali, Y. S., Agwu, J. C. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research