Growth and puberty Flashcards
1
Q
how to calculate height
A
Females
MH + PH/ 2 -7
Males
MH + PH/ 2 +7
2
Q
Normal puberty (girls and boys)
A
Girls <8 or >13 is abnormal Breasts firsts Growth Hair Menarche
Boys
Testicle enlargement
Height
<9 and >14 is abnormal
3
Q
Factors affecting birth weight
A
Maternal BW
- Infection
- Diabetes
- Maternal weight
- Smoking
Paternal BW
Prematurity