[Development of selected physical measurements with reference to body height (relative measurements) in children from birth to the 3 years of age].

In 1985 a prospective anthropometric study was started in order to assess the development of newborns and infants. At birth 3301 children were measured and after 36 months again 339 children. From the measures taken, relative measures in percentage to body height were calculated. Within the first 36 months of life clear changes in the proportions could be seen. With the exception of the subscapular skinfold thickness the relative measures in boys are larger than in girls. This means that at this age boys are more robust than girls, although boys have less subcutaneous body fat.