Description

A Wooden Height Board, also known as a stadiometer, is a manual measuring device used to determine a person’s height. It is commonly used in medical clinics, hospitals, schools, and nutrition assessment programs—especially in rural or field settings—because it is durable, simple, and doesn’t require electricity.A wooden height board (also called a height board, stadiometer, or length/height measuring board) is a rigid measuring device made largely of wood, often with a movable or sliding headpiece/foot‑piece and a fixed scale (usually in centimeters). It’s used to accurately measure the height of children (standing) or their length (lying down), especially in clinics, schools or growth monitoring programs. ro-chainmed.com+3sd-scat-prod.unicef.org

Medical Wooden Height Board – Stadiometer for Accurate Height Measurement in Kenya

The Medical Wooden Height Board supplied by Doctor Ally East Africa is a durable and accurate anthropometric measuring device designed for precise height measurement in clinical and field settings. This stadiometer is widely used in hospitals, pediatric clinics, schools, nutrition programs, and research institutions across Kenya and East Africa.

Constructed from high-quality wood, the height board provides a stable and reliable platform for measuring both children and adults, making it an essential tool for growth monitoring and health assessments.

Key Features of the Medical Wooden Height Board

✔ Strong and durable wooden construction
✔ Clearly marked, easy-to-read measurement scale
✔ Sliding headpiece for accurate height reading
✔ Stable base for consistent measurements
✔ Suitable for both children and adults
✔ Portable design for field and outreach use
✔ Easy to assemble and maintain

Clinical Applications

Medical height boards are commonly used for:

• Measuring patient height in hospitals and clinics

• Growth monitoring in pediatric care

• Nutritional assessment programs

• School health screening programs

• Public health and research surveys

They are essential in monitoring growth patterns and identifying conditions such as Stunted Growth and Malnutrition in children.

Benefits for Healthcare Facilities in Kenya

• Ensures accurate and consistent height measurements

• Supports pediatric and nutritional assessments

• Durable for long-term use in busy environments

• Ideal for outreach programs and rural healthcare settings

• Cost-effective anthropometric measuring solution

Technical Specifications (May Vary by Model)

• Product Type: Wooden height board / stadiometer

• Material: High-quality wood

• Measurement Range: Typically up to 200 cm

• Scale: Clear centimeter markings

• Design: Portable with sliding headpiece

• Application: Clinical and field height measurement

Why Buy Height Boards from Doctor Ally East Africa?

• Trusted medical equipment supplier in Kenya

• High-quality diagnostic and measuring equipment

• Competitive pricing for hospitals and institutions

• Bulk supply available for NGOs and health programs

• Fast delivery within Nairobi and across East Africa

Order Medical Wooden Height Boards in Kenya Today

Doctor Ally East Africa supplies reliable medical height boards in Kenya designed to support accurate growth monitoring and clinical measurements.

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🔹 Purpose

To accurately measure recumbent length (for infants under 2 years) or standing height (for children and adults).

🔹 Key Features of a Wooden Height Board

🔹 Common Use Cases

• Healthcare centers (pediatric growth monitoring)

• Nutrition programs (e.g., WHO/UNICEF surveys)

• Schools (for growth tracking)

• Fieldwork (especially in low-resource or mobile health settings)

🔹 Standards and Recommendations

Many wooden height boards follow guidelines from:

• WHO (World Health Organization)

• UNICEF

• CDC growth monitoring protocols