title: Children's growth charts in theory and practice.
abstract: The many advantages accruing from the use of children's growth charts are briefly outlined. Simple small studies are described to assess how this health care tool is being utilized in Soweto. The results provide some evidence that this reputedly simple technique might be yet more effectively used.
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D001835:Body Weight; D003151:Community Health Centers; D004522:Educational Status; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006128:Growth; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009035:Mothers; D009726:Nurses; D012015:Reference Standards; D013019:South Africa