Computer Programs to Analyze Children's Growth Data

What to know

Several computer programs are available to health service researchers, epidemiologists, and others to analyze children's growth data. These programs calculate BMI, percentiles, z-scores, and other metrics for children and adolescents.

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Computer programs

SAS Program for CDC Growth Charts
How to download and use a SAS program to calculate percentiles and z-scores from CDC Growth Charts.
SAS Program for WHO Growth Charts
How to download and use a SAS program to calculate percentiles and z-scores from WHO Growth Charts.
R Programs for Various Growth Charts
R program packages and calculates percentiles and z-scores from CDC, WHO, and other growth charts.
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National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)