Linearization of human growth curves affords new classification of dwarfism

Gabriel Schreiber; Bruce Baron

doi:10.1016/0306-9877(85)90073-8

Linearization of human growth curves affords new classification of dwarfism

Gabriel Schreiber, Bruce Baron

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We describe here a new technique for analyzing human growth curves using a first order kinetic representation. Plotting in [ (h_∞-h_t) h_∞]vs time (where h_∞ and h_t represent the final and instataneous heights) transforms growth curves into 3 linear phases and 2 interphases. These growth parameters can be quantitatively compared between normal individuals of the same gender, between different sexes, and between individuals of normal and aberrant growth. This analysis provides a new classification of dwarfism.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	173-178
Number of pages	6
Journal	Medical Hypotheses
Volume	16
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0306-9877(85)90073-8
State	Published - 1 Jan 1985
Externally published	Yes

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