Trend analysis reveals changes in height and weight of children in Hong Kong, indicating the need for new health policies.
: Among Hong Kong children aged 612 years, secular gains in height were evident over the full period from 2003-04 to 2023-24, but these gains occurred mainly before 2015-16. Body weight increased in earlier survey waves but declined in the most recent period, resulting in no significant net change across the full study period. More policies and interventions are needed to promote childrens growth and development.
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