The height that a child grows to as an adult is influenced by various factors such as genetics (parents’ height), sex, overall health, and nutrition. Though predicting a child’s future height is not possible, there are height calculators that can provide an estimation.
Simple and Easy (but inaccurate?)
There are simple methods to estimate a child’s potential height, though they are not scientifically accurate:
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- Adding parents’ heights: Add the parents’ heights together, divide by two, and add three inches for a boy or subtract three inches for a girl.
- Doubling height at age 2: Double the child’s height at age 2.
Using Formula
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There are more accurate methods for predicting height:
- Using growth charts: Refer to height and weight growth charts.
- Based on secondary sex characteristics: Onat method (1).
- Based on menstrual age: Tanner method (2).
- Based on anthropometry and mid-parent stature: Modified Roche-Wainer-Thissen method (3) and Khamis-Roche method (4), considering the child’s gender, height, weight, and the height of both parents.
- Based on anthropometry: Lauren method (5).
- Based on bone age: Estimate adult height by measuring the child’s bone age using an x-ray. This method utilizes methods like the Bayley-Pinneau method (6), Roche-Wainer-Thissen method (7), Tanner-Whitehouse method (8), and Tanner-Healy method (9).
References
- Onat T. Prediction of adult height of girls based on the percentage of adult height at onset of secondary sexual characteristics, at chronological age, and skeletal age. Hum Biol 1975;47:117-30.
- Tanner JM, Whitehouse RH, Marshall WA, Carter BS. Prediction of adult height, bone age, and occurrence of menarche, at ages 4 to 16 with allowance for midparent height. Arch Dis Child 1975;50: 14-26.
- Roche AF, Tyleshevski F, Rogers E. Non-invasive measurements of physical maturity in children. Res Q Exerc Sport 1983;54:364-71.
- Khamis HJ, Roche AF. Predicting adult stature without using skeletal age: the Khamis-Roche method. Pediatrics 1994;94:504-7.
- Lauren B. Sherar, Robert L. Mirwald, et al. Prediction of Adult Height Using Maturity-Based Cumulative Height Velocity Curves. The Journal of Pediatrics, Oct 1, 2005, Volume 147 (4).
- Bayley N, Pinneau SR. Tables for predicting adult height from skeletal age: revised for use with greulich-Pyle hand standards. J Pediatr 1952;40: 423-41.
- Roche AF, Wainer H, Thissen D. The RWT method for the prediction of adult stature. Pediatrics 1975;56:1026-33.
- Tanner JM, Whitehouse RH, Cameron N, Marshall WA, Healy MJR, Goldstein H. Assessment of skeletal maturity and prediction of adult height. 2nd edition. New York: Academic Press; 1983.
- Tanner JM, Healy MJR, Goldstein H, Cameron N. Assessment of skeletal maturity and prediction of adult height (TW2 Method). 3rd edition. London: Saunders; 2001.
Credit: thanks to Mohamad Motevalli for providing the majority of this information.
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FAQs
Q: Can we accurately predict a child’s adult height?
A: While there are methods to estimate a child’s potential height, it is not possible to predict with complete accuracy.
Q: What are some simple methods for estimating a child’s height?
A: The two commonly used but less accurate methods are adding the parents’ heights and doubling the child’s height at age 2.
Q: Are there more accurate methods for predicting height?
A: Yes, there are methods based on growth charts, secondary sex characteristics, menstrual age, anthropometry and mid-parent stature, anthropometry alone, and bone age.
Summary
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Predicting a child’s adult height is influenced by genetics, sex, and overall health. Though accurate height prediction is not possible, there are methods available to estimate a child’s potential height. These methods include analyzing growth charts, secondary sex characteristics, menstrual age, anthropometry and mid-parent stature, and bone age. It is essential to utilize accurate data and consult with medical professionals for more precise estimations.
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