This calculator is for ethnic Chinese children. This application is for newborns, babies, toddlers and preschoolers with an age of 0 (birth) to 6 years.
This calculator determines head circumference percentile based on age. The percentile describes how a child's head circumference compares to other children. The percentile reports the percentage of children that have a head circumference less than the measured child. For example out of a total group of 100 children, a percentile value of 40 percent means the child measures more than 40 children and measures less than the other 60 children.
A percentile of 50% represents the average head circumference. A percentile value below 50 percent means a child's head circumference is smaller than average. A percentile value greater than 50 percent means a child's head circumference is larger than average. A doctor should be consulted to determine growth status.
Zong X-N, Li H (2013) Construction of a New Growth References for China Based on Urban Chinese Children: Comparison with the WHO Growth Standards. PLoS ONE 8(3): e59569. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0059569.
Link to Article.
The United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends using the World Health Organization (WHO) charts for the first two year of life (0 to 2 years). After two years, it is recommended to return to the CDC charts.
Use this calculator at your own risk. This calculator may or may not be accurate or reliable. By using this calculator you acknowledge any reliance on this calculator shall be at your sole risk.
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