Live Well platform highlights key child growth standards, urges regular monitoring
Saudi Arabia’s Live Well platform stresses that child growth is multi-dimensional and should be regularly tracked using WHO standards for age and gender.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Live Well awareness platform has stated that "child growth encompasses physical, mental, social, and emotional aspects, and is not limited to height and weight alone."
It added that "healthy growth is achieved when a child receives adequate nutrition, healthcare, safety, and opportunities for learning and interaction from birth."
The platform explained that "physical growth should be monitored regularly by measuring height, weight, and head circumference, then comparing these to World Health Organization growth charts according to the child's age and gender, to determine if the child’s development falls within the normal range."
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