Abstract: The result from tracing investigation on growth and development was reported. It was based upon 284 schoolchildren of Han nationality in Wuhu urban districts, Anhui province, including 140 boys and 144 girls, aged 6— 11. The survey were carried out from October, 1992 to October, 1997. The measurements included stature, body weight, chest girth , pulse and vital capacity, and three indices indicating the physical development were analysed. Differences of growth and development between the boys and girls were also analysed. By comparing our data with those reported for the Hans of China and for Japanese by other authors, we had a discussion about the tendency that the growth and development in children are accelerating.

Key words: Growth and development, Longitudinal study, Wuhu