The centrality of regional growth charts in the categorization of neonates as small for gestational age

Yusuf Rana Kamal; Rani Gera; Pratima Anand

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20251449

Authors

Yusuf Rana Kamal Department of Pediatrics, VMMC, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
Rani Gera Department of Pediatrics, VMMC, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
Pratima Anand Kalawati Saran, Children’s Hospital, New Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20251449

Keywords:

Birth-weight, Community consciousness, Gestational age, Growth charts, Neonates, Regions

Abstract

Background: This paper presents a study which is based on the application of international and national growth charts on the same neonates. The study was conducted at the Safdarjung Hospital, Ansari Road, New Delhi, India.

Methods: International and regional growth charts were applied on the physical parameters of the same neonates to categorize them into the large for gestational age (LGA), appropriate for gestational age (AGA) or small for gestational age (SGA) categories.

Results: It was found that the SGA status and outcomes predicted by the regional chart were more accurate in terms of expected health issues in the neonates.

Conclusions: The value of regional growth charts is massive in taking measures to safeguard the life and health of neonates. A consciousness about the impact of neonates’ weight should be spread amongst everyone. Regional growth charts are valuable for accurate assessment.

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