Every baby grows at a different pace. Given the wide range of “normal” sizes, it’s hard to know whether your child measures up to standards. That’s why pediatricians track physical developments like ...
July 9, 2010 — Neck circumference (NC) may help identify children with high body mass index (BMI), according to the results of a cross-sectional study reported online July 5 in Pediatrics. "Because ...
Measuring children's neck circumference could provide a quick, simple way to screen them for weight problems, a new study suggests. Such screening is recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task ...