Auxology

The book "Auxology" offers a comprehensive analysis of human growth and development, authored by 56 internationally recognized experts in the field. It covers a wide range of fundamental and advanced information, including growth tracking, growth predictions, and the influences of nutrition and social factors on growth. Special topics such as preventive healthcare, growth differences among ethnic minorities and migrants, as well as in developing countries, are also addressed. The work is richly illustrated with 270 color images and 89 detailed tables that visually support the content. Additionally, new mathematical approaches to growth modeling are presented, along with practical information for the use and interpretation of growth curves. Current national references for height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and head circumference from various countries are also included, making the book a valuable resource for professionals in pediatrics, medicine, nutrition, and related disciplines.