Hong Kong Growth Study

The Hong Kong Growth Study (HKGS) was commissioned by the then Food and Health Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government in 2018 to recommend and design a set of updated growth charts for children in Hong Kong.

HKGS has just been completed! Check key study recommendations.

Hong Kong 2020 Growth References

New sets of Growth References were developed for Hong Kong children.

HK2020 – using growth data of Hong Kong children

WHO-HK2020 – combining WHO Child Growth Standards (WHO2006) (0-2 years) with HK2020 Growth References.

Resources for Health Professionals

Check out suggested criteria for extra growth monitoring and assessment.

Download User Guide.

Press conference 22 April 2024

Check out Press Release.

HK2020 girl 0-18 year growth chart