¿Qué pueden enseñarnos los pigmeos sobre la baja talla de los lactantes muy prematuros?
Arch. argent. pediatr; 122 (4), 2024
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Biometrics of the Hand's Middle Finger to Determine Stature in Chilean University Students
Int. j. morphol; 42 (3), 2024
SUMMARY: Biometrics and forensic osteology play a significant role in human identification, as the morphological uniqueness of every individual enables the differentiation and recognition of skeletal remains. Through meticulous analysis of human remains, it is possible to determine key demographic attrib...
Patrones alimentarios de madres y estado nutricional de lactantes de una zona periurbana de Perú
Rev. cient. salud UNITEPC; 11 (1), 2024
Objetivo: Identificar los patrones alimentarios de las madres y el estado nutricional de los lactantes de una zona periurbana de la sierra central del Perú. Métodos: El estudio fue observacional, transversal y prospectivo. La población censal fueron 93 madres y sus lactantes, se aplicó un cuestionari...
Somatic Maturity and Physical Performance in Male Youth Players from a Professional Soccer Academy
Int. j. morphol; 42 (2), 2024
SUMMARY: The aim was to analyze the relationship between somatic maturation and physical performance in male youth soccer players belonging to a professional Mexican academy. In 121 male soccer aged 11 to 16 years from a professional academy the peak height velocity (PHV), percentage of adult height (PAS...
Biological Identification of Skulls in Indonesian and Thai Populations: Ancestry Estimation, Sex Determination, Stature Estimation, and Age Estimation
Int. j. morphol; 42 (1), 2024
SUMMARY: This review article will present an overview of biological profiles in forensic utilities. The biological profile of the skull in the existing literature can help to identify humans, especially if the condition of the victim found is a result of mutilation or a bomb explosion. When it comes to t...
Changes in Height and Body Weight Within a Time Period of 35 Years in Males of the Same Age
Int. j. morphol; 42 (1), 2024
SUMMARY: Height and body weight measurements are among the most important anthropometric variables when assessing a population's growth, development and body composition. This study aimed to evaluate the height and body weight variability of male entities aged 17-18 years within 35 years. This goal was r...
The body as a mirror of inequality in México during the second half of the twentieth century
Hist. ciênc. saúde-Manguinhos; 31 (), 2024
Abstract This paper examines how variations in the height and health of Mexicans during the second half of the twentieth century reflect the evolution of economic inequality, as its effects have repercussions on the health and nutritional conditions of the population. The average height of Mexican adults...
Exploratory analysis of the association between stature, obesity, and food insecurity in adults of the National Dietary Survey 2017-2018
Rev. Nutr. (Online); 37 (), 2024
ABSTRACT Objective Evaluate short stature as a possible explanation for obesity, and identify if consumption of energy, protein, carbohydrate, and lipids were associated to higher risk for obesity in Brazilian adults (20-59 y) living in household food insecurity. Methods Cross-sectional study from 2017...
Anthropometric Similarities and Differences in Children of Aymara and Non-Aymara Descent in Northern Chile: Implications for Health and Development
Int. j. morphol; 41 (5), 2023
SUMMARY: This study aims to assess the nutritional status of Aymara and non-Aymara children in Arica, comparing anthropometric measurements of boys and girls aged 4-10 to inform interventions for child health and development. We conducted a non-experimental, quantitative, cross-sectional study in Arica, ...
Morphological Characteristics of Elite Female Volleyball Players Under 19
Int. j. morphol; 41 (4), 2023
SUMMARY: The aim of the article is to determine the differences in morphological characteristics and jumping abilities between female volleyball players who play for different national teams. The sample consists of 48 elite female volleyball players from four different national teams which participated i...