112 



THE RATE OF GROWTH 



[CH. 



8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 



months 



Fig. 15. Curve of growth (in length or stature) of child, before and after birth. 

 From His and Russow's data. 



8 10 12 14 



18 20 22 

 montha 



Fig. 16. Mean monthly increments of length or stature of child, in cm. 

 From His and Russow's data. 



