כיצד לחשב את Growth Velocity

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Growth velocity (cm/year) is the most sensitive indicator of growth problems. A child may be short but growing normally — reassuring — or normal height but growing slowly — which warrants investigation.

מדריך שלב אחר שלב

1. 1GV = (H2 − H1) / months × 12
2. 2Peak velocity: girls 8cm/yr at 11-12; boys 9cm/yr at 13-14

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