Studies on standard growth curve chart on body weight of adolescent Chinese for orthodontic diagnosis
Ye, L.; Chen, Y.; Xiong, G.
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi 17(3): 278-280
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 1000-1182 PMID: 12539307 Document Number: 512122
To establish the first new annual increase and growth curve charts on the body weight of Chinese children. Data were surveyed in 1995, which were obtained from subjects consisting of 32524 students aged from 7 to 19 years in Sichuan province. Mean values of the annual increment of body weight, sex and area difference were analyzed. The new standard growth curve chart on the body weight is very useful for orthodontic diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.