Mode d'emploi

Fill age (year and month), and height then clicks on _update_, alldoctor will calculate data and will display the results as one red point on the curve and calculate the deviation in relation to the average in Standard Deviation, you can add more than one point in this chart. This chart allows you to follow the evolution of your child's height according to the time. The comparison takes place in relation to the data published by SEMPE in 1979.

Explications

The line of the middle represents the average, more the red point comes closer of this line more your child's height is in the norm.

If the red points are located beyond the superior line your child is big (> + 2 DS).

If the red points are located below the lower line your child is short (< - 2 DS) .

The tendency of the points is important, since an short child can have some points initially (> +2DS) and thereafter to come closer of the normal what is very reassuring. On the other hand if the tendency doesn't improve according to the time, it is better to See your Pediatrician if you or your child are concerned about being short.

Attention

To visualize the chart you must use Firefox 1.5, Opera 9 or Safari. Since these three software support the html.canvas, what is not for the meantime the case of internet explorer.