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Reference tables from WHO 2006
data(who.wgt)
A data frame with seven variables:
popStudy Population
subSubpopulation
sexSex (M,F)
xDecimal age (0-5 years)
LLambda (skewness) curve
MMedian curve
SCoefficient of Variation curve
The data were fitted by the LMS model. Parameters are stored as
type LMS. Tabulated values are point ages. The ages cover
0-5 years.
The naming conventions are as follows:
who.wgtWeight (kg) for Age
WHO Multicentre Growth Reference Study Group. WHO Child Growth Standards based on length/height, weight and age. Acta Paediatr, Suppl. 2006, 450, 76-85.