title: Some introductory concepts of human growth: an overview.
abstract: Growth study methodology is described with emphasis upon cross-sectional versus longitudinal methods. The uses and advantages of velocity growth data are presented. Catch-up growth is defined and measurement ratios-indices discussed. The methodology necessary for the measurement of key indicators of human growth is described. These are body weight, recumbent length, head circumference.
mesh_terms: D001827:Body Height; D001835:Body Weight; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005314:Embryonic and Fetal Development; D006128:Growth; D006257:Head / Q000254:growth & development; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D012015:Reference Standards; D012885:Skinfold Thickness