During 2nd year of life, an average child can grow ____________
Correct Answer: 12-15cm
Description: The infant measures approximately 50 cm at bih, 60 cm at 3 months, 65 cm at 6 months 70 cm at 9 months, 75 cm at 1 year and 90 cm at 2 years. A normal Indian child is 100 cm tall at the age of 4 years. Thereafter, the child gains about 6 cm in height every year, until the age of 12 years. After this, increments in height vary according to the age at the onset of pubey. There is a marked acceleration of the growth during pubey. Ref : Nelson paediatrics Table : 11-1
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