Growth and Development of Children, The

Synopsis

Demonstrates the correlation of physical growth and intellectual development by comparing the measurements of children at different ages with graphs showing academic ability. The differences between individuals, groups of children and the sexes can be observed. Some pathological deviations from the norm and the effects of continuous treatment with human growth hormone in a case of pituitary dwarfism are shown. The studies are used in diagnostic procedures.
Much of the subject matter covered by the film is discussed in Dr Tanner’s book, ‘Education and Physical Growth’ (University of London Press, 1961).

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 28 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1964

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Medical sciences; Psychology

Keywords

child development; children; growth hormone; growth measurement; paediatric medicine

Credits

Writer

J N Tanner; R H Whitehouse

Cast

J N Tanner

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Sandoz Products

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

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