Question
What are the common indicators for children’s growth and development?
Answer
Based on your description, growth and development are unique physiological phenomena in infancy and adolescence. Pediatricians introduce that common indicators for children’s growth and development include weight, height, head circumference, and chest circumference. Weight is the most important and sensitive indicator, reflecting a child’s nutritional status. Height is significantly influenced by genetics, race, and environment, with short-term factors having less obvious impact on growth. Head circumference is an important indicator reflecting a child’s brain development.