Korean J Orthod.  2006 Apr;36(2):153-160.

New evaluation chart of stature and weight for Koreans

• Lee SJ
• Kim YJ
• Ahn SJ
• Kim TW

Abstract

For orthodontic treatment of growing patients and those which involve long treatment times, knowledge of growth and development are essential. Data from the general growth observation chart being used at present does not reflect the growth transition of modern times. This is because these data are out of date. The present study, therefore, aims to introduce the process of producing a growth curve and growth rate curve based on data which represents a more accurate description of the present situation. The data used were from the 5th nationwide survey, SIZE KOREA 2004 study, carried out by the Technology and Standards Policy Division, Department of Technology and Standards Planning, Ministry of Commerce. Processing and rearranging produced data with variations divided into the three quartiles and the 1st, 5th, 95th and 99th percentiles were included to produce a growth observation chart according to sex, height and weight differences. In the same way, a growth rate curve based on the geometric mean value was produced. The resulting growth charts can be used as an index for growth and development, and used for better communication between the orthodontist, patients and parents.

Keyword

Evaluation chart of stature and weight; Growth and development; SIZE KOREA 2004

MeSH Terms

Commerce
Growth and Development
Growth Charts
Humans
Korea
Parents