This new book is a comprehensive description of human physical growth and development
(Auxology) with contributions by 56 internationally reputed experts. The entire spectrum of
basic and advanced information on growth tracking growth prediction short-term- catch-up-
and rapid growth nutritional and social factors influencing human growth and issues related
to preventive health care growth in ethnic minorities and migrants and growth in developing
countries is presented. The text is generously illustrated by 270 colour figures and 89
comprehensive tables. The text also introduces new mathematical approaches to growth modelling
and provides practical information on how to use and interpret growth charts. Current national
references for height weight body mass index (BMI) and head circumference for various
countries (US ARG BRA CAN IND BEL GER IT NL PL SW SWI TUR UK WHO) are provided
as are growth references for twins preterm infants and syndrome specific growth charts for
clinical purposes. The book is of greatest interest to all pediatricians to medical students
and students of human biology health workers nutritionists medical staff and professionals
interested in child and adolescent growth and development.
