A Study of Physical Growth Among, Jatapu Tribal Boys of Andhra Pradesh

A cross-sectional study was undertaken among Jatapu tribal boys in rural schools situated in the Seetammapeta mandal of Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh (South India) during April, 1992 to September 1993. the sample consisted of 341 healthy boys aged 6 to 18 years. In Jus paper, data on height,...

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Published in:Journal of human ecology (Delhi) 1994-09, Vol.5 (4), p.281-286
Main Authors: Rao, B. Dharma, Busi, B.R.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Andhra Pradesh
Body Weight
Growth
Jatapu
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Summary:A cross-sectional study was undertaken among Jatapu tribal boys in rural schools situated in the Seetammapeta mandal of Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh (South India) during April, 1992 to September 1993. the sample consisted of 341 healthy boys aged 6 to 18 years. In Jus paper, data on height, body weight, upper arm circumference, calf circumference and skinfolds at biceps, triceps, subscapular, medial calf, forearm and suprailiac sites are presented, including patterns of change in these physical traits with advancing age. It has been observed that then is an increase in all the dimensions with increase in age except skinfolds. Analysis of the data reveal that all the dimensions exhibited the maximum mean annual increments between 12 and 15 years. be re exists a second peak velocity in some of the measurements between 15 and 17 years. These boys are shorter and heavier than the National Standard (ICMR, 1984). the findings of the study can be used as a reference material for Jatapu tribal boys.
ISSN:0970-9274
DOI:10.1080/09709274.1994.11907113