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Results of mean ages and magnitudes of peak growth velocities of different body length dimensions in girls and boys
| Body length dimension | Age of the PGV (years) | |
|---|---|---|
| Girls | Boys | |
| Sitting height (SD) | 12.12 (1.12) | 14.33 (0.82) |
| Total body height (SD) | 11.70 (1.09)a | 14.01 (0.83)a |
| Subischial leg length (SD) | 11.34 (1.00)a | 14.00 (0.63)a |
| Foot length (SD) | 10.99 (0.68)a | 13.09 (1.10)a |
aSignificantly different from the age at peak growth velocity of sitting height
