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Growth

at a glanceGrowth charts for children with Down's syndrome Parent Friendly
Information about the UK/Republic of Ireland cross sectional growth reference charts 2000. 2000

at a glanceGrowth surveillance guideline. Keypoints
Quick reference sheet based on one of the 6 DSMIG guidelines for basic medical surveillance essentials. 31.01.01

overviewGrowth Online
A web based growth monitoring service from Harlow Printing.

overviewGrowth Surveillance Guideline
One of DSMIG's set of 6 evidence based guidelines for basic essential medical surveillance. PDF. 21.11.00

indepthNew cross sectional stature, weight and head circumference references for Down’s syndrome in the UK and Republic of Ireland
Background information about the new UK Down’s syndrome growth charts which were commissioned by DSMIG. Additional Information Styles ME, Cole TJ, Dennis J, Preece MA. Arch Dis Ch. 2002. 87. 104-108.. November 2002.