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- Anthropometry and Work: An Overview | Anthropometry | CDC
Anthropometry and Work: An Overview Key points Anthropometric measurements can help determine degree of protection against dangerous exposures Illness or injury may occur if workers’ normal anthropometric measurements are not considered in workplace designs and personal protective equipment
- Anthropometric Indices: Definitions and Categories
Anthropometric indices definitions Stature-for-age describes linear growth relative to age Stature- or length-for-age is used to define how short or tall the child or adolescent is at the time Weight-for-age reflects body weight relative to age and might be influenced by recent changes in health or nutrition
- Vital and Health Statistics, Series 3, Number 46
Introduction Based on nationally representative anthropometric data, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has published reference tables on the distribution of various body measurements for the U S population (1–5) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data are the primary source of body measurement information for the U S population These measurements
- Vital and Health Statistics, Series 3, Number 50
Reference data derived from anthropometric measurements are widely used The anthropometric data collected through NHANES are used for various applications, including public health research, health and safety policy formulation, Table
- Vital and Health Statistics Series 11, Number 252 October 2012
Suggested citation Fryar CD, Gu Q, Ogden CL Anthropometric reference data for children and adults: United States, 2007–2010 National Center for Health Statistics Vital Health Stat 11(252) 2012
- Anthropometric Reference Data for Children and Adults: United States . . .
Basic data on anthropometric measurements and angular measurements of the hip and knee joints for selected age groups 1–74 years of age: United States, National Center for Health Statistics
- FastStats - Body Measurements
FastStats is an official application from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and puts access to topic-specific statistics at your fingertips
- Anthropometric Reference 2016 Data and United States, 2011–2014
Anthropometry or human body measurements provide important indicators of nutritional status in and adults (1) In children, measurements reflect general health status, dietary adequacy, and growth and development over time In adults, body measurements are used to evaluate health and dietary status, disease risk, and body composition This report presents anthropometric reference data for 2011
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