Growth hormone Flashcards
1
Q
What are growth charts
A
measure and record growth from a young age through to 18 years of age
2
Q
What is a PCHR
A
Personal child health record
3
Q
What is the other word for PCHR
A
the ‘red book’
4
Q
What does the PCHR contain
A
To record data on: -Family and birth related information - Routine screening - Immunisations -Growth Information on- -Advice and Support - Early education
5
Q
What are the ways of measuring growth
A
- Growth chart Height (cm) vs Age (yrs)
6
Q
Describe a typical growth chart for boys and girls
A
Same rate
Puberty hits earlier for girls do growth spurts
Boys hit puberty later but larger growth spurts
Male larger than females - adults
