Growth patterns of the humeral and femur length in a multiethnic population

Abstract

There appear to be definite differences in growth of limb length between the different Malaysian ethnic groups and this should be taken into account when growth charts are used and when fetal weight formulas are calculated using limb lengths. The limitation of this study was that the numbers of subjects studied were small. Larger studies will be able to confirm or refute the findings.

Fetal growth in Peru: comparisons with international fetal size charts and implications for fetal growth assessment

“…In general, studies conducted in Asia or in populations of Asian immigrants in Europe have found that fetal anatomical parameters are smaller at given gestational ages than in Caucasian populations21–25. In addition, differences in femur and humerus length have been observed among Asian populations of different ethnicity26.…”

Ultrasound‐derived fetal size nomogram for a sub‐Saharan African population: a longitudinal study

“…Most currently available nomograms were derived from developed, primarily Caucasian, populations. Maternal race/ethnicity influence fetal growth2–4, as do maternal and environmental factors5. For example, maternal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and malaria infection, chronic undernutrition, and micronutrient deficiency are often endemic in low‐resource populations and are associated with lower birth weight6, 7.…”

Association of midtrimester short femur and short humerus with fetal growth restriction

“…Some studies have suggested that maternal ethnicity may influence long bone length, although Weisz et al found no evidence of ethnic differences. In this study, we did not consider maternal ethnicity, which may represent a limitation.…”