Key elements in establishing fetal growth standards representative of the Chinese population
10.3760/cma.j.cn113903-20240724-00527
- VernacularTitle:建立具有中国人群代表性的胎儿生长标准的关键要素
- Author:
Jianxin ZHAO
1
;
Yanping WANG
;
Luming SUN
;
Jun ZHU
Author Information
1. 四川大学华西第二医院全国妇幼卫生监测办公室（中国出生缺陷监测中心、出生缺陷与相关妇儿疾病教育部重点实验室），成都 610041
- Keywords:
Fetal development;
Growth charts;
Reference standards;
Research design;
Longitudinal studies
- From:
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine
2024;27(9):705-709
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
As a commonly used tool in obstetrics, fetal growth curves play an important role in screening for small for gestational age infants and predicting fetal growth restriction. However, a high-quality fetal growth standard curve based on the Chinese population has not yet been established. Compared to fetal growth reference values, fetal growth standards have higher requirements. This article discusses several key elements in establishing fetal growth standards in China, including the selection of research sites, the inclusion of low-risk pregnant women, the implementation of longitudinal study, the determination of sample size, the standardization of measurements, and quality control, aiming to ensure the scientific validity and accuracy of the fetal growth standards.
