2024.07.04 소아 성장 백분위

 

안녕하세요,

오늘은 소아의 성장에 대해서 공부해 보도록 하겠습니다. 

아기의 체중이 75번째 백분위 수에 속하네요 [Your baby is in the 75th percentile for height]

이 말이 무엇을 의미할까요?

100명 중 75명보다 크고 100명 중 25명보다 작다는 것을 의미합니다. 

For example, a girl in the 75th percentile for weight is larger than 75 girls out of 100, and smaller than 25 girls out of 100.

기사에서 추출한 좋은 문장을 아래에 적어놓았으니 함께 공부해봅시다.

 

 

국문	영문
백분위수는 같은 연령, 성별의 다른 아기들과 비교하여 아기의 성장 정도를 보여줍니다.	The percentiles show you how your baby is growing compared to other babies the same age and gender.
백분위수가 높을수록 아기가 같은 또래의 다른 아기들에 비해 키가 더 크거나 크다는 것을 의미합니다.	The higher the percentile, the taller or bigger your baby is compared to other babies her same age.
자녀가 성장함에 따라 소아과 의사는 성장 차트에 이러한 측정값을 표시하여 자녀가 건강한 성장 패턴을 나타내는 곡선을 따르고 있는지 여부를 나타냅니다.	As your child grows, your pediatrician will plot these measurements on the growth chart to indicate whether she is following a curve, which indicates a pattern of healthy growth.
예를 들어, 체중이 75번째 백분위수에 속하는 소녀는 100명 중 75명보다 크고 100명 중 25명보다 작습니다.	For example, a girl in the 75th percentile for weight is larger than 75 girls out of 100, and smaller than 25 girls out of 100.
낮은 비율은 평균 아동보다 작거나 짧은 것을 나타냅니다.	Lower percentages represent a smaller or shorter than average child.
자녀가 95번째 백분위수인지 15번째 백분위수인지에 관계없이 중요한 것은 자녀가 시간이 지남에 따라 일관된 속도로 성장하고 있다는 것입니다.	Regardless of whether your child is in the 95th or 15th percentile, what matters is that she or he is growing at a consistent rate over time.
아기의 성장은 일관된 곡선을 따라야 합니다.	Your baby’s growth should be following a consistent curve.
또한 자녀의 키와 체중 백분위수는 대략 같은 비율이어야 합니다.	Also, your child’s height and weight percentiles should be in roughly the same proportion.
예를 들어, 부모 모두가 상대적으로 키가 작다면 자녀가 키가 작은 편이 맞는 것입니다.	For instance, if both parents are relatively short, it makes sense if your child is on the shorter side.

 

 

Should I be worried about my baby’s growth?

September 21, 2017 | by Uzma Muneer, D.O.

Categories: Healthy Driven Moms

 

 

You just learned that your baby is in the 90th percentile for height. Does this mean she will be really tall when she grows up?Each time you take your baby to the pediatrician, you hear numbers related to how she is growing. But where do the numbers come from and what do they mean?

 

At each well visit, your pediatrician will measure your baby's weight, length and head circumference (this measurement is usually taken until age 2). The results are plotted on a standardized growth chart according to your baby’s age and gender.

 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends using World Health Organization (WHO) growth charts for children from birth to age 2. After age 2, pediatricians typically use the CDC's growth chart, which includes weight, height and body mass index (BMI) through age 20. The American Academy of Pediatrics provides growth charts you can download.

 

The growth chart is based on national data of children from various regions and ethnic groups. Your pediatrician will determine percentiles for your child’s height, weight and head circumference. The percentiles show you how your baby is growing compared to other babies the same age and gender.

As your child grows, your pediatrician will plot these measurements on the growth chart to indicate whether she is following a curve, which indicates a pattern of healthy growth.

 

The higher the percentile, the taller or bigger your baby is compared to other babies her same age. For example, a girl in the 75th percentile for weight is larger than 75 girls out of 100, and smaller than 25 girls out of 100. Lower percentages represent a smaller or shorter than average child.

Your child’s growth is influenced by everything from genetics, to environment, to nutrition, to activity, to health problems. In a healthy, well-nourished child, these measurements will increase at a predictable rate, creating a curve along the growth chart.

 

Try not to get too hung up on the numbers though. A healthy child can fall anywhere on the chart. A lower or higher percentile doesn't mean there is something wrong with your baby. Regardless of whether your child is in the 95th or 15th percentile, what matters is that she or he is growing at a consistent rate over time.

 

When should I worry about my baby's growth?

 

Your baby’s growth should be following a consistent curve. If your child’s growth pattern suddenly changes, your doctor will want to figure out why. This can help your doctor find and address any nutritional, developmental or medical issues. A dramatic change, such as a drop from the 50th percentile to the 5th, for instance, would be a red flag.

Also, your child’s height and weight percentiles should be in roughly the same proportion. If your daughter is in the 10th percentile for weight and the 90th percentile for height, your pediatrician might monitor her nutritional intake more closely. If your baby’s weight keeps pace with her height, chances are she’s perfectly fine.

Genetics play a big role in how your baby grows, and what’s normal for your child depends on what’s normal for your family. For instance, if both parents are relatively short, it makes sense if your child is on the shorter side.

Percentiles are just one of many tools your pediatrician uses to monitor your child’s health. Each child is unique. As long as your little one is following her own unique pattern, chances are she’s growing just fine.

If you have any questions about how your baby is growing, talk to your child’s pediatrician.

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출처: https://www.eehealth.org/blog/2017/09/baby-growth-chart/