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A comparison of measured and fitted lengths/heights at different ages
| Age in months | Number of children | Mean measured length/height (cms) | Mean fitted length/height (cms) | Mean difference (95% c.i.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10,028 | 52.2 | 52.7 | 0.48 (0.46, 0.51) |
| 6 | 15,193 | 64.4 | 64.2 | −0.22 (−0.24, −0.20) |
| 12 | 15,094 | 71.1 | 71.4 | 0.26 (0.24, 0.28) |
| 24 | 11,822 | 80.2 | 80.1 | −0.09 (−0.11, −0.07) |
| 60 | 1809 | 98.37 | 98.39 | 0.02 (−0.00, 0.04) |
