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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

Analysis of growth and development levels and influencing factors in children aged 3-12 years in a certain region: a cross-sectional study.

Liping Gong, Yufeng Song, Shengquan Cheng, Jing Du, Juan Liang

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Liping Gong *Department of Pediatrics, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Yufeng Song *Department of Pediatrics, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Shengquan ChengDepartment of Pediatrics, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Jing DuDepartment of Pediatrics, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Juan LiangDepartment of Pediatrics, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.

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Abstract

Objective: This multi-center cross-sectional study aims to analyze growth and development levels and identify factors influencing these parameters among children aged 3-12 years in multiple regions of China. Methods: A total of 4,219 children (2,231 males and 1988 females) were included from local schools and community centers across 10 regions. Physical measurements (height, weight, and BMI) and bone age (assessed by R-series and C-series methods) were recorded. Parental heights were used to predict genetic adult height. A structured questionnaire provided data on demographics, family medical history, and lifestyle factors. Statistical analyses included t-tests, Pearson's correlation, and multiple linear regression. Results: No significant sex differences were found in growth and development indices across age groups. Predicted adult height was higher in boys (176.17 ± 104.77 cm) than in girls (169.06 ± 7.13 cm). Age showed positive correlations with height ( Conclusion: Growth and development in children are influenced by a combination of genetic, nutritional, and environmental factors. Understanding these influences can aid in developing targeted interventions to promote healthy growth patterns among children across diverse regions.

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Child DevelopmentBody HeightBody Mass IndexBody WeightChildChild, PreschoolChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleSurveys and Questionnairesbone body mass indexchild growthcross-sectional studydevelopmentinfluencing factorsmulti-center study

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