Screening for Growth Problems

Synopsis

The screening of head circumference, weight and height measurements, plays a large part in the general programme of child health surveillance carried out on every child in this country. There has been wide disparity as to how these measurements are carried out, and how they are plotted on centile charts. Demonstrates the correct ways of performing these measurements, shows which growth charts to use, and the correct methods of plotting the results.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 15 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 15 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1987

Availability

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Uses

Health professionals who work with babies and children under 6 years of age.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

child development; children; growth

Credits

Director

Colin Gregg

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Colin Gregg Films

Sponsor

Name

Farley Health Products

Distributor

Name

Farley’s Video Library

Notes

library closed 3/95