Body mass index reference charts for individuals with Down syndrome aged 2–18 years

Body mass index reference charts for individuals with Down syndrome aged 2–18 years

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Objective: To develop Brazilian growth charts for body mass index (BMI-for-age) for individuals with Down syndrome (DS). The secondary objective was to compare the BMI-for-age with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention standards (CDC). Methods: A retrospective and cross-sectional growth stu...

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Main Authors: Fabio Bertapelli, Maira R. Machado, Raísa do Val Roso, Gil Guerra-Júnior
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-01-01
Series:Jornal de Pediatria
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021755716300729

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