Title
Estimation of Pubertal Growth Spurt Parameters in Children and Adolescents Living at Moderate Altitude in Colombia
Date Issued
08 September 2021
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Vidal-Espinoza R.
Minango-Negrete J.
Olivares P.R.
Urzua-Alul L.
de Campos L.F.C.C.
Diaz-Bonilla E.
Torres-Galvis C.
Gomez-Campos R.
Catholic University of the Maule
Publisher(s)
Frontiers Media S.A.
Abstract
Objective: Knowledge of the biological parameters of pubertal growth spurt allows verification of secular changes and exploration of the timing of puberty. The aim of the study was to estimate final height, age at peak height velocity (APHV), and peak height velocity PHV (cm/y) in children and adolescents living at moderate altitude in Colombia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed in 2.295 schoolchildren from BogotĆ” (Colombia) with an age range from 5.0 to 18.9 years. Height (cm) was assessed. PreeceāBaines model 1 (1PB) was used to make inferences about mathematical and biological parameters. Results: The five mathematical parameters estimated in general have reflected quality in the fit to the model, reflecting a small residual error. Final height was reached in boys at 170.8 ± 0.4 cm and in girls at 157.9 ± 0.2 cm. APHV was estimated at 12.71 ± 0.1 years in boys and 10.4 ± 0.2 years in girls. Girls reached APHV 2.2 years earlier than boys. In relation to PHV (cm/y), boys reached higher growth speed in height (7.4 ± 0.4 cm/y), and in girls it was (7.0 ± 0.2 cm/y). Conclusion: It was determined that final height was reached at 170.8 ± 0.4 cm in boys and 157.9 ± 0.2 cm in girls, and APHV (years) and PHV (cm/ye) were reached relatively early and with average peak velocity similar to Asian and Western populations. A large-scale longitudinal study is needed to confirm these findings.
Volume
12
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
EndocrinologĆa, Metabolismo (incluyendo diabetes, hormonas)
Nutrición, Dietética
PediatrĆa
AnatomĆa, MorfologĆa
Subjects
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85116467660
Source
Frontiers in Endocrinology
Sources of information:
Directorio de Producción CientĆfica
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