Nov 26, 2025 · Child healthProtecting and improving the health of children is of fundamental importance. Over the past several decades, we have seen dramatic progress in improving the health and …

Child Health and DevelopmentThe goal of the Child Health and Development Unit is to end preventable child deaths and promote the healthy growth and development of all children in the first decade of …

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The WHO Child Growth StandardsThis web site presents the WHO Child Growth Standards. These standards were developed using data collected in the WHO Multicentre Growth Reference Study. …

Growth reference 5-19 years - BMI-for-age (5-19 years)

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The WHO provides expanded tables for constructing national health cards based on weight-for-age standards, aiding in child growth monitoring and assessment.

Girls table- Weight-for-length: Birth to 2 years (percentiles) Download: PDF ǀ Excel Girls table- Weight-for-height: 2 to 5 years (percentiles) Download: PDF ǀ Excel