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Accurate Height Measurement
- Accurately measure height using a stadiometer with a flat head projection against a vertical surface.
- Remove shoes, hair ornaments, and ensure proper posture with head, shoulders, buttocks, and heels touching the surface.
Defining and Assessing Short Stature
- Short stature is defined as more than two standard deviations below the mean height for age, sex, and race.
- Consider the child's growth journey; a sudden drop is more concerning than consistently low percentile.
Growth Chart Selection
- Use CDC growth charts for children aged 2-20 and WHO charts for ages 0-2.
- The WHO charts reflect breastfed infants' growth under ideal conditions.