Who Boys Growth Chart: Head Circumference-For-Age, Birth to 5 Years (Percentiles)

The Who Boys Growth Chart: Head Circumference-For-Age, Birth to 5 Years (Percentiles) is used to track the growth of a boy's head circumference from birth until the age of 5. It provides percentile values to help assess whether a child's head size is within the normal range compared to other children of the same age.

The World Health Organization (WHO) maintains the growth chart for head circumference-for-age, from birth to 5 years.

FAQ

Q: What is a boys growth chart?
A: A boys growth chart is a tool that shows the average range of growth measurements for boys at different ages.

Q: What is head circumference?
A: Head circumference is the measurement around a child's head, usually taken just above the eyebrows and ears.

Q: Why is head circumference important?
A: Head circumference is important because it can provide information about a child's brain development and overall growth.

Q: What does the term 'percentiles' mean?
A: Percentiles are used to compare a child's growth measurements to a large group of children of the same age. The percentile indicates the position of a child's measurement among that group.

Q: What age range does this growth chart cover?
A: This growth chart covers birth to 5 years of age.

Q: How can this growth chart be helpful?
A: This growth chart can be helpful for parents and healthcare professionals to track a child's head circumference and compare it to the average range of growth for boys.