child screening programme
Growth
Most children grow at a rate that follows a standard pattern, or growth curve. However, various problems may develop, particularly if a baby fails to put on weight or if an older child's growth slows down or stops.
UK NSC screening recommendation Based on the last UK NSC review of this condition that occurred in July 2006.
The Child Health Sub-Group of the UK NSC reported to the UK NSC in December 1999. They recommended a number of actions including "children should have their height and weight measured at around the time of school entry and the 0.4 cut-off for height should be used to initiate referral".
Supporting documents from the 2006 review
Evidence summary Growth (2004)
This document provides the evidence on which the current UK NSC recommendation is based.
Screening around the UK
The UK NSC recommends screening for this condition, however this may vary slightly depending on where you are in the UK.
Review cycle
Date previous review completed: 2006
Next review estimated to be completed: 2021 to 2022.
To see previous evidence reviews, visit the UK NSC archive.
Organisations interested in Growth
These organisations have expressed interest in this recommendation and may submit responses to evidence reviews.
List of organisations
- Faculty of Public Health
- Institute of Child Health
- Royal College of General Practitioners
- Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- Royal College of Physicians
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
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