Normative Values of Selected Anthropometric Variables in Lagos Nigerian Population

Ao, Sonuyi

doi:10.4172/2161-0533.1000133

Orthop Muscul Syst

2013

DOI: 10.4172/2161-0533.1000133

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Normative Values of Selected Anthropometric Variables in Lagos Nigerian Population

Sonuyi Ao¹

Abstract: Background/Objective: Anthropometric measures are important to physical fitness and weight control programmes because adiposity indices which are often used to measure the outcomes of such programmes are derived from them. The aim of this study was to determine normative values of selected anthropometric measures of participants in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Anthropometric Profile of Adult Egyptian Population: Establishment of Normative Data

Mohamed Hussein,

Abu El Kasem,

Kamel

et al. 2023

Med Rehabil

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Introduction: Anthropometric measures (AM) are valuable and cost-effective means that could be beneficial in multiple aspects. Normative value for Egyptians AM could be used in many disciplines.Objectives: The study aim was to establish normative values for the anthropometric profile of the Adult Egyptian populations and to compare values obtained for males and females.Material and methods: This study includes 1,916 adult ( ≥ 18 years of age) Egyptians of both male (n = 1,003) and female (n = 913) gender. The sample was recruited in a way to represent different geographical areas of Egypt. Thirty-four anthropometric measures were assessed in a standardised manner using easily accessible measuring tools (rubber tape, plastic-made skinfold caliper).Results: Males represented 52.3%, while females comprised 47.7% of the sample. The mean SD, range, maximum and minimum values of all outcome measures were provided. All anthropometric measures demonstrated statistically significant differences between both genders (p < 0.05) except for proximal thigh (p = 0.896) and ankle circumference (p = 0.441), biceps (p = 0.692) and subscapular (p = 0.951) skinfold thickness (SFT).Conclusion: A new reference for normative anthropometric data is presented. Males and females differ in their anthropometric characteristics, thus, these variations should be considered in any future ergonomic-based designs.

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Anthropometric Profile of Adult Egyptian Population: Establishment of Normative Data

Mohamed Hussein,

Abu El Kasem,

Kamel

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Med Rehabil

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Normative Values of Selected Anthropometric Variables in Lagos Nigerian Population

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