The new standardised growth charts, unlike previous charts, are based on national data on child development.
The new charts use data from over 43,000 children and adolescents from all linguistic regions of Switzerland.
Keystone-SDA
Starting Tuesday, paediatricians in Switzerland will be using new standardised growth charts. Unlike the growth charts used previously, these ones are based on national data and are therefore expected to provide a more accurate indication of a child's development in Switzerland.
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