scholarly journals Secular changes in anthropometric measurements of schoolchildren in Ankara, Turkey (1950–2017)

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-139
Author(s):  
Başak Koca Özer ◽  
Ayşegül Özdemir
Keyword(s):  
Body Height ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Physical Growth ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Turkish Children ◽  
Secular Changes ◽  
Sitting Height ◽  
Secular Increase

This study aimed to examine the physical growth of Turkish children and determine secular changes in their height and other anthropometric measurements since 1950. For this purpose, three cross-sectional surveys of a total of 4,902 healthy schoolchildren from Ankara (2,490 boys and 2,412 girls) between the ages of 6 and 17 years conducted in 1950, 2005 and 2017 were studied. Body height and sitting height were measured, centile curves were constructed using the LMS method, and sitting height/height ratio was calculated. The results of this study demonstrated positive secular changes in height and sitting height. The increasing rate of height for boys was approximately 2.5 cm/decade for their respective pubertal ages, whereas for girls, the rate was approximately 1.9 cm/decade at ages 9, 10 and 12; however, at the age of 11, the increment in girls was over 2 cm/decade. Data sets presented sexual differences at most ages, arising due to a difference in response to environmental and socio-economic conditions. However, due to the socio-economic fluctuations in Turkey, secular increase was not comparable to the increase experienced within developed countries; therefore a continuation of this secular increase can be expected in the near future.

scholarly journals Knee height and knee height/height ratio of healthy schoolchildren

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 233-8
Author(s):  
Annang Giri Moelyo ◽  
Andre Christiawan Susanto ◽  
Bella Monika Rajagukguk ◽  
Jonathan Billy Christian Tjiayadi
Keyword(s):  
Junior High School ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Growth Patterns ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Height Ratio ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sitting Height ◽  
Knee Height

Background Knee height (KH) is rarely used to estimate stature in children, although its measurement might have benefit because not influenced by some musculoskeletal disorder in spinal region. Knee height and knee height/height ratio are typical in children due to different in pubertal timing of each child. Objective To derive a formula to estimate body height using knee height and to analyze the patterns of knee height and knee height/height ratio of healthy schoolchildren. Methods This cross-sectional study involved healthy children in one elementary school and one junior high school in Surakarta, Central Java. Demographic data were collected (sex, age, and ethnicity). All anthropometric measurements (height, weight, sitting height, and knee height) were taken three times, and their means were calculated. Linear regression analysis was used to compare height from knee height and sitting height. Non-parametric analysis through locally weighted scatterplot smoothing (LOWESS) was used to analyze the growth patterns of knee height, knee height/height ratio, and sitting height/height ratio. Results There were 633 children (328 boys and 305 girls) in this study. The formulas for the estimation of height were as follows: for boys, 2.40 × KH (cm) + 1.36 × age (years) + 20.31; and for girls, 2.48 × KH (cm) + 1.15 × age (years) + 19.58 (adjusted R2=0.97). Knee height increased earlier than sitting height in both boys and girls during childhood to adolescent period. Boys had a longer period of knee height increment than girls. Conclusion Knee height may be a useful alternative to estimate height in children. Knee height increases faster than height and sitting height in both boys and girls.

Validating Paediatric Morphometrics: body proportion measurement using photogrammetric anthropometry

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (11-12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bas Penders ◽  
Ralph Brecheisen ◽  
Angèle Gerver ◽  
Geertjan van Zonneveld ◽  
Willem-Jan Gerver
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Body Proportions ◽  
Body Proportion ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sitting Height ◽  
Arm Span ◽  
Mean Differences ◽  
User Friendly

AbstractTaking multiple anthropometric measurements for the description of body proportions in an accurate way is a time-consuming procedure that requires specific tools and skills. This is why we developed an alternative method based on digital photography for taking these measurements which is faster and easier to use, to make anthropometry more user-friendly and approachable to paediatricians.We conducted a cross-sectional study in 54 children between 2 and 18 years of age. We compared manual measurements with photogrammetric measurements to validate our method.Inter-observer correlations of all measurements are ≥0.96 and mean differences are 0.3–0.9 cm, except for arm span. Comparison of manual to photogrammetric measurements shows mean differences of 0.6–1.3 cm, with correlations ≥0.92, except for sitting height and arm span. Correlations of ratios between methods are height/sitting height (Photogrammetric anthropometry is faster, easier to use and provides the paediatrician with more flexibility as taking the digital photographs and performing the analysis are separated.

scholarly journals GAMBARAN INDEKS MASSA TUBUH PADA ANGGOTA SENAT MAHASISWA FAKULTAS KEDOKTERAN MANADO

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Natasya Tandean ◽  
Yanti Mewo ◽  
Pemsy M. Wowor
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The Body ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
General Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Abtract: Obesity has become a major problem in developed countries as well in developing countries due to its increasing prevalence in adult as well as in kids. There are two types of obesity, general obesity and abdominal obesity. Body mass index (BMI) is calculated based on the body mass weight in kilogram divided by the body height in meter square (kg/m2). This study aimed to obtain the BMIs of the student members of Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. Samples were 20 students. The results showed that based on the Asia Pacific criteria, students with BMI <18.5 were 0%; BMI 18.5-22.9 15%; BMI 23-24.9 (overweight) 10%; BMI 25-29.9 (obese I) 65%; and BMI ≥30 (obese II) 10%.Keywords: body mass index, obesity, overweightAbstrak: Obesitas menjadi masalah di seluruh dunia baik di negara maju maupun negara berkembang karena prevalensinya yang meningkat pada orang dewasa dan anak-anak. Terdapat dua jenis obesitas, yakni obesitas umum dan obesitas abdominal/sentral. Obesitas umum dapat diukur dengan mengunakan indeks massa tubuh (IMT). Indeks massa tubuh diukur berdasarkan berat badan dalam kilogram dibagi tinggi badan dalam meter kuadrat (kg/m2). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui IMT pada anggota senat mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah deskriptif dengan rancangan potong lintang. Sampel diambil dari 20 orang anggota senat mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi. Data indeks massa tubuh yang diperoleh dari penelitian selanjutnya diklasifikasikan sesuai dengan kriteria yang dipergunakan untuk Asia Pasifik. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa IMT <18,5 sebesar 0%, IMT 18,5-22,9 sebesar 15%, IMT 23-24,9 (overweight) sebesar 10%, IMT 25-29,9 (Obesitas I) sebesar 65%, dan IMT ≥30 (Obesitas II) sebesar 10%.Kata kunci: indeks massa tubuh, obesitas, overweight

Hubungan Antara Anemia dan Kebiasaan Merokok pada Ibu Hamil dengan Kejadian BBLR di Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang Tahun 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-94
Author(s):  
Intan Sari
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Complete Information ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional

Low Birth Weight (LBW) is an infant born with a birth weight of less than 2500 grams regardless of gestation. Birth weight is the weight of the baby weighed in 1 hour after birth. (Depkes RI, 2009). Based on WHO and UNICEF data, in 2013 about 222 million babies were born in the world, of which 16% were born with low birth weight. The percentage of LBW in developing countries is 16.5% twice that of developed countries (7%) (Scholar Unand, 2014). The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between anemia and Smoking Habit in Pregnant Women with LBW occurrence in General Hospital Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang Year 2016. This research use analytical survey method with cross sectional approach. The population in this study were all mothers who gave birth monthly in Midwifery Installation of Dr. General Hospital Mohammad Hoesin Palembang in 2016 as many as 315 respondents. The sample of this research is some of mothers who give birth enough month in Midwifery Installation of Dr. General Hospital Mohammad Hoesin Palembang Year 2016 as many as 315 respondents. ". From the results of bivariate analysis of anemic respondents with the occurrence of LBW obtained statistical test X2 count = 23.22 which means there is a significant relationship between anemia with the incidence of BBLR. Respondents smoking with the occurrence of LBWR obtained statistical test X2 count = 41.20 which means there is a relationship Meaningful between smoking and LBW incidence. From the results of this study is expected that this research can be a reference material and is a complete information and useful for the development of knowledge about LBW.

Perceptions of Final Year Medical Students about Family Medicine as A Career Choice in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dur-e- Nishat
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Family medicine is a field in which complete and detailed set of healthcare services are provided to the patients and their families. In developed countries, freshly graduated students choose family medicine as a priority for their career. However, in Pakistan it is not the case. The present study is undertaken to determine the perceptions of final year medical students’ about Family Medicine as a viable career. Methods: A total number of 504 students participated in the study. This was a cross-sectional study. The study participants were in their final year of medical college. Data was collected using a preapproved questionnaire. Data was entered and analyzed via SPSS version 17 and Chi-Square test was used post-stratification. Results: Only 14.3% (n=72) medical students had heard about Family Medicine. Only 18% (n=92) would select family medicine as a profession. The most frequent rationale for choosing the field of Family Medicine was the variety of patients seen in general practice (55.4% n=51). Conclusion: There is a dire need to focus on increasing awareness about the field of family medicine among medical students. The students should be counseled on the advantages along with the disadvantages of choosing this field as a medical profession.

Correlation between Anthropometric Measurements of Height and Arm Span in Children Aged 7-12 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahmayani Rahmayani ◽  
Eddy Fadlyana ◽  
Meita Dhamayanti ◽  
Kusnandi Rusmil ◽  
Rodman Tarigan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Arm Span

The Worrying Trend of Diabetes Mellitus in Saudi Arabia: An Urgent Call to Action

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 204-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asirvatham A. Robert ◽  
Mohamed A. Al Dawish
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Present Report ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional

From last few years, the pervasiveness of diabetes mellitus (DM), in Saudi Arabia, is growing at a frightening rate. Overall, one-fourth of the adult population is affected by DM, which is further predicted to rise to more than double by the year 2030. The most alarming is possibly the escalation propensity of diabetes, in recent years, where a nearly ten-fold increase has been witnessed over the past thirty years in Saudi Arabia. However, the number of research arbitrations on the prevalence and incidence of DM is woefully inadequate, as compared to developed countries. Apart from this, most of the existing research data carried out in Saudi Arabia is cross-sectional, with small sample sizes, which most often involve only certain parts of the country. Consequently, the present scenario demands more multidimensional and multisectoral research to strengthen the evidence base and to accumulate greater knowledge as a basis for measures and programmes to confront diabetes and its complications. Thus, the present report makes an attempt to depict the current trend of diabetes as well as intends to put forward essential measures for controlling diabetes in Saudi Arabia.

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