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Growth chart “Road to Health” in children
The “Road to Health” chart is a vital tool used in child health monitoring, especially in many African countries including Nigeria and South Africa. It’s a growth chart and health record designed to track a child’s development from birth to five years, helping caregivers and health workers detect early signs of malnutrition, illness, or developmental delays.

📘 What Is the Road to Health Chart?
It’s a pictorial growth chart that includes:

Weight-for-age curves

Immunization schedule

Vitamin A supplementation

Deworming records

Feeding practices

Developmental milestones

Illness episodes and treatments

It’s often printed as a booklet or card and given to caregivers at birth or first clinic visit.

📊 Growth Monitoring Features
✅ Weight-for-Age Chart
Tracks weight against age in months

Uses colored bands:

Green: Normal growth

Yellow: Moderate undernutrition

Red: Severe undernutrition

✅ Height and MUAC (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference)
May be included depending on country version

Helps detect stunting and wasting

💉 Immunization & Health Tracking
Records all vaccines per national schedule

Tracks vitamin A doses, deworming, and other preventive care

Notes illnesses, hospital visits, and treatments

🧠 Why It Matters
Empowers caregivers to understand their child’s health

Helps health workers intervene early


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