The 2017 Korean National Growth Charts for children and adolescents: development, improvement, and prospects

• Main Authors: Jae Hyun Kim (Author), Sungha Yun (Author), Seung-sik Hwang (Author), Jung Ok Shim (Author), Hyun Wook Chae (Author), Yeoun Joo Lee (Author), Ji Hyuk Lee (Author), Soon Chul Kim (Author), Dohee Lim (Author), Sei Won Yang (Author), Kyungwon Oh (Author), Jin Soo Moon (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Pediatric Society, 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Growth charts are curves or tables that facilitate the visualization of anthropometric parameters, and are widely used as an important indicator when evaluating the growth status of children and adolescents. The latest version of the Korean National Growth Charts released in 2007 has raised concerns...