hrp0082p2-d2-467 | Growth (1) | ESPE2014

The Effect of the Environmental Factors on Growth Pattern of Turkish Children Having the Same Genetic Origin

Yuca Sevil Ari , Cesur Yasar , Kurtoglu Selim , Mazicioglu Mumtaz Mustafa , Cimbek Emine Ayca

Background: Childhood is a dynamic process with continuous growth and development. Growth charts are essential for the assessment of children’s health status. Standards previously established in children aged 6–18 years, according to percentile curves are used in Turkey.Objective and hypotheses: To determine the effect of different environmental factors on growth of children with the same genetic origin. We investigated the parameters of growth...