Clinicians Hub resources
Evidence-based tools, guidelines and resources for health professionals and patients to support the prevention, early intervention, and management of chronic diseases.
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Pre-exercise screening system for young people (PSS)
A questionnaire to guide discussion and provide advice for families around appropriate types and levels of physical activity for children and adolescents. This screening system aims to help identify young people with known disease, and/or signs or symptoms of disease, who may be at a higher risk of an adverse event due to physical activity.
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Guide to accurately weighing children using standing scales (2+ years)
A guide for health professionals to accurately use standing scales to measure the weight of a child aged 2 years and over. (PDF, 319KB)
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CDC growth charts (2-20 years)
CDC Clinical growth charts for children and adolescents aged 2-20. These charts are used to monitor height for age, weight for age, and BMI for age percentiles. Identifying any rapid increases or decreases away from the trajectory or growth curve, may help identify opportunities for early intervention.
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Equipment checklist for children (2+ years)
A checklist of equipment needed to accurately weigh and measure the height of a child over 2 years old. (PDF, 291KB)
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Guide to accurately measuring the height of a child (2+ years)
A guide for clinicians on accurately using a stadiometer to measure the height of a child aged 2 years and over. (PDF, 106KB)
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WHO Z-Scores chart, weight for height (2-5 years) BOYS
The WHO BOYS weight-for-height Z-score chart monitors changes in child (2-5) weight patterns which might not be as easily tracked on standard growth charts. Z-scores are particularly useful to monitor small changes that have occurred over time, especially when growth concerns exist. (PDF, 722KB)
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WHO Z-Scores chart, weight for height (2-5 years) GIRLS
The WHO GIRLS weight-for-height Z-score chart monitors changes in child (2-5) weight patterns which might not be as easily tracked on standard growth charts. Z-scores are particularly useful to monitor small changes that have occurred over time, especially when growth concerns exist. (PDF, 719KB)
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WHO Z-Scores chart, weight for length (0-2 years) BOYS
The WHO GIRLS weight-for-length Z-score chart monitors changes in infant (0-2) weight patterns which might not be as easily tracked on standard growth charts. Z-scores are particularly useful to monitor small changes that have occurred over time, especially when growth concerns exist. (PDF, 755KB)
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WHO Z-Scores chart, weight for length (0-2 years) GIRLS
The WHO GIRLS weight-for-length Z-score chart monitors changes in infant (0-2) weight patterns which might not be as easily tracked on standard growth charts. Z-scores are particularly useful to monitor small changes that have occurred over time, especially when growth concerns exist. (PDF, 748KB)
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WHO growth charts (0-2 years)
WHO Growth charts (0-2) are used to calculate weight, length and weight for length percentiles for children aged under 2. These charts are used to monitor infant and young child's growth over time. Identifying any rapid increases or decreases away from the trajectory or growth curve, may help identify opportunities for early intervention.
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Growth measurement technique (0-2 years)
A factsheet which guides health providers on how to conduct best practice growth assessments in children under 2 years old. This includes information on techniques and equipment required. (PDF, 217KB)
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Pregnancy weight gain chart for BMI >25 + multiple birth
A pregnancy weight gain chart for women pregnant with twins or triplets whose BMI was more than 25kg/m2 prior to pregnancy. This tool supports women and their health care providers to monitor and discuss healthy weight gain during pregnancy. (PDF, 9.3MB)
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