CDC Growth Chart Boys

2 to 20 Years

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Important Information
about Adjusting for
Prematurity:

The 'Gestational Adjusted

Age' is determined by
subtracting the
adjustment for
prematurity in weeks
from the postnatal age in
weeks. For example, at
12 weeks after birth, an
infant born at 30 weeks
gestation would have a
gestational adjusted age
of 2 weeks (12 weeks old
to 10 weeks premature =
2 weeks).

For most premature

infants, medical
professionals use a
baby's gestational
adjusted age until age 2
unless the child's growth
catches up. For a baby
born weighing less than
2lbs 3oz, the gestational
adjusted age is used until
age 3. For special needs
babies this chart may not
be appropriate. Please
contact your medical
professional with
questions or concerns.

Source: Developed by the National Center for Health Statistics

in collaboration with the National Center for Chronic Disease
Prevention and health Promotion (2000). MOST & PreemieCare
http:///www.cdc.gov/growthcharts P.O. Box 306; East Islip, NY 11730
Chart published May 30, 2000, updated November 21, 2000 (631) 859-1110