Does anyone know what the stature for age percentiles means?
The perecent of people that are this certain height/age in the country??
Is this what you need?
http://www.kidsgrowth.com/resources/articledetail.cfm?id=304
Yes, the stature for age percentiles represent the percentage of the population that falls below a certain height for a specific age group. It is a measure used to assess the growth and development of children.
To calculate stature for age percentiles, a reference population is used to establish growth charts. This reference population is typically a large group of children of different ages and heights, and it represents the average growth pattern. By comparing an individual child's height to the reference population, we can determine which percentile they fall into.
For example, if a child's stature-for-age percentile is 50%, it means that they are taller than 50% of children in the reference population and shorter than the other 50%. On the other hand, if a child's stature-for-age percentile is 90%, it means that they are taller than 90% of children in the reference population and shorter than the other 10%.
These percentiles are often used by healthcare professionals to monitor growth and identify any potential issues. If a child consistently falls in a very low or high percentile, further evaluation or intervention might be necessary to ensure proper development.
It's worth noting that stature-for-age percentiles can vary between countries, as they are based on the population-specific growth patterns. Therefore, each country may have its own reference data to calculate these percentiles.