IAP Growth Charts for 0-18 years – Paediatrician friendly (2021) Dr Bakul Jayant Parekh

Description

This document details the utility and features of the Paediatrician-friendly IAP Growth Charts for children aged 0-18 years. It emphasizes the importance of regular anthropometric plotting for early detection of growth failure. Key topics include the advantages of a combined WHO-IAP height and weight chart, the use of a quick weight-for-height BMI screening tool designed to eliminate calculation time for busy practitioners, and the necessity of incorporating Mid Parental Height (MPH) to assess genetic potential against current growth.