Pediatric hematology and oncology
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Pediatr Hematol Oncol · Jun 2009
Comparative StudyGrowth status in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease.
To assess the BMI status of children and adolescents with sickle cell disease (SCD) and determine if zBMI status during adolescence is predicted by gender, childhood zBMI status, disease genotype, and healthcare utilization (emergency department visits or hospitalizations). ⋯ Children with SCD generally exhibit normal growth during childhood and adolescence, although 5-10% are at risk for poor growth or obesity. Prevention and intervention efforts should consider gender, average weight in childhood, and healthcare utilization factors.