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The relationship between anthropometric index and primary dysmenorehea in female high school students [PDF]

Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 2018
Introduction: Primary dysmenorrhea, painful menstruation without pelvic pathologic complications, is one of the most common problems in women's gynecology and is one of the main causes for women referring to the clinic.
Mostafa Rad, Marzieh Torkamannejad Sabzevari, Sedigheh Rastaghi, Zahra Mohebbi Dehnavi   +3 more
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Correlation analysis between eight anthropometric indicators and arterial stiffness in relatively healthy Chinese adults [PDF]

Frontiers in Nutrition
BackgroundThis study aimed to compare the ability of eight commonly used anthropometric indices to identify arterial stiffness (AS) in relatively healthy Chinese adults, providing evidence for early cardiovascular risk screening.MethodsA total of 1,425 ...
Yuting Duan, Yuting Duan, Hui Lu, Qun Liu, Qun Liu, Qun Liu, Qun Liu, Jie Zhang, Jie Zhang, Jie Zhang, Jie Zhang, Quxinru Wang, Xingzi Zhang, Wenjie Jiang, Wenjun Li, Yiming Chu, Song Hu, Zhe Feng, Zhe Feng, Zhe Feng, Zhe Feng, Weiguang Zhang, Weiguang Zhang, Weiguang Zhang, Weiguang Zhang   +24 more
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Association of annual percentage changes in anthropometric indices with all-cause mortality: a 14-year longitudinal study of older US adults [PDF]

Frontiers in Public Health
IntroductionLongitudinal anthropometric changes may provide prognostic information beyond single timepoint measurements in older adults. We tested whether the annual percentage change (APC) in five anthropometric metrics (body mass index [BMI], waist ...
Furong Xu, Jacob E. Earp, Kathleen Woolf, Mary L. Greaney, Bryan J. Blissmer   +4 more
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Lipid-adiposity indices outperform traditional and derived anthropometric and biochemical indices for discriminating individuals with metabolic syndrome [PDF]

Frontiers in Endocrinology
BackgroundThe most common traditional anthropometric indices used for metabolic syndrome (MetS) screening may not capture the metabolic risks associated with central adiposity, lipid dysregulation, and sex-specific metabolic risk.
Ahmad A. Obeidat, Mousa N. Ahmad, Salam M. Habib, Dalia Abu Al-Haijaa, Ohaad F. Awlya, Walaa E. Alhassani, Najlaa H. Almohmadi, Areej A. Almuraee, Firas S. Azzeh   +8 more
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Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure to assess malnutrition in low- and middle-income countries across Africa, Asia, and Europe: a state-of-the-art review

Frontiers in Nutrition
BackgroundThe Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure (CIAF) provides a comprehensive framework for assessing malnutrition by combining multiple anthropometric measures into one metric. Traditional indicators like stunting, wasting, and underweight are
Godana Arero Dassie
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Composite index anthropometric failures and associated factors among school adolescent girls in Debre Berhan city, central Ethiopia

BMC Research Notes
Background Composite Index of Anthropometric Failures (CIAF) summarizes anthropometric failure, including both deficiency and excess weight, by combining multiple indicators.
Abera Lambebo, Daniel Birhane, Fitsum Zekarias   +2 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Nasal Index and its Role in Sexual Dimorphism in Central Indian Population: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023
Introduction: Nasal Index (NI) is a sensitive anthropometric index. It exhibits sexual difference and has become useful tool in forensic medicine and reconstructive surgery.
Saurabh Sharma, Raman Grover, Paran Joshi   +2 more
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The virtual reality aerobic exercise on the anthropometric and psychological indices of overweight female students [PDF]

Sport Sciences and Health Research, 2021
Background: Virtual reality (VR) as a digital technology may affect the physical and mental performance of students.  Aim: The aim of the present study is to examine the effects of VR aerobic exercise on the physiological and psychological indicators of ...
Elham Vosadi, Mahnaz Niazi, Ali Younesian, Sepideh Poursadeghi   +3 more
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An optimized anthropometric index—a body shape index-cm—demonstrates superior performance in cardiovascular risk stratification [PDF]

Journal of International Medical Research
Tian J, Wang X, Wen X, Gao B.
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Impact of Kinanthropometric Differences According to Non-Professional Sports Activity Practiced

Applied Sciences, 2021
Kinanthropometry allows us to analyze variations in physical dimensions and body composition. This study’s objective was to evaluate the kinanthropometric differences based on physical activity performance, depending on whether the lower body or the ...
Daniel J. Navas Harrison, Ana María Pérez Pico, Raquel Mayordomo   +2 more
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