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Automated anthropometry

American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 1972
AbstractAutomated anthropometric equipment has been developed and is described with some technical details.The automated data registration offers the possibility of recording anthro‐pologic measurements in an efficient way. Manpower, time and errors are reduced to a minimum.
B, Prahl-Andersen   +3 more
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Engineering anthropometry

Ergonomics, 1976
“Engineering anthropometry is the application of scientific physical measurement methods to human subjects for the development of engineering design standards and specific requirements and for evaluation of engineering drawings, mock-ups, and manufactured products for the purpose of assuring suitability of these products for the intended user ...
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The Anthropometry of the Elderly

Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 1981
The anthropometric elderly, arbitrarily defined as those 65 years of age and above, are a distinct subgroup with special human factors needs. They are significantly smaller in stature and in many other body dimensions than the general population. This smaller size results both from the secular trend (people are currently growing taller and larger than
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Vitamin A and Neonatal Anthropometry

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, 2001
Low levels of vitamin A have a major impact on growth, development, and immunity. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between cord concentrations of vitamin A and neonatal anthropometry in 711 babies born at term in Brazil. Gestational age of the babies was evaluated by the Capurro method.
Rondo, PHC, Abbott, R, Tomkins, AM
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A Note on Anthropometry

The Journal of the East Africa and Uganda Natural History Society, 1911
(Uploaded by Plazi from the Biodiversity Heritage Library) No abstract provided.
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Instruments for Anthropometry

Pediatrics, 1970
exhibit various deviations from normal growth patterns. Anthropometry is a valuable method of studying these physically handicapped children. The December 1969 issue of Pediatrics (44:973) published my paper called "Objective Measurement of Interpupillary Distance.
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Anthropometry of Facial Beauty

2012
Esthetic criteria have been defined in almost all cultures, but the actual existence of ­codified facial characteristics in attractive people is still matter of debate. In our laboratory, we ­analyzed the three-dimensional facial characteristics of 415 children, adolescents and women considered “attractive,” selected either by casting agencies ...
C. Sforza   +4 more
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Anthropometry in the Royal Navy [PDF]

open access: possibleJournal of The Royal Naval Medical Service, 1986
AbstractThe increase in technology has resulted in greater demands being placed on machine operators. In order to promote greater efficiency and economy it is important to ensure the user and the equipment are well matched. Staff at the Institute of Naval Medicine are beginning a major anthropometric survey of Royal Navy personnel.
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Critical Anthropometry for Menarche

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 1996
The objective of the study was to determine if any anthropometric measurements, including weight, height, and upper arm circumference, or the calculated body mass index observed at the time of menarche may be used as a threshold for menarche. The sample was randomly selected from 1133 girls aged 10-18 years from two groups, one residing in Lima, Peru ...
Arturo Villena, Gustavo F. Gonzales
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Anthropometry in the Circumpolar Inuit

2012
The Inuit are an indigenous population whose homeland today comprises Chukotka in Russia, Alaska, northern Canada and Greenland, with an estimated global population of 165,000. The rapid social and economic changes especially over the past half century have been accompanied by a health transition, for which anthropometry is well suited to provide ...
Galloway, T   +2 more
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