Application of 2007 Korean National Growth Charts: Growth Curves and Tables

Abstract

2007 Korean National Growth Charts were published by The Korean Pediatric Society and Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in October, 2007. These Growth Charts are composed of Growth Curves and Tables, which are based on the principles such as pooling data of the different generations and application of LMS method. In this review, several tips of application using these new charts are summarized with points of view both in clinical and research fields. [Korean J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2009; 12(Suppl 1): 1∼5]