Laboratory Methods for a Pilot Study of the U.S. YouthShape Survey of Child and Youth Anthropometry and Physical Capability

Understanding the range of body sizes and shapes among children is critical for the design of products and systems to ensure safe and effective use and other safety considerations to reduce the risk of injury. The availability of useful data for youth is even more limited than for adults. To address...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 2024-09
Main Authors: Jones, Monica L.H., Ebert, Sheila M., Miller, Carl S., Park, Byoung-Keon D., Jung, Hayoung, Wood, Aaron, Robinson, Leah E., Reed, Matthew P.
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Language:English
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Summary:Understanding the range of body sizes and shapes among children is critical for the design of products and systems to ensure safe and effective use and other safety considerations to reduce the risk of injury. The availability of useful data for youth is even more limited than for adults. To address this gap, methods were developed to gather detailed, integrated, three-dimensional (3D) data on anthropometry and to characterize the physical capability of children from ages 3 through 17 years. This paper provides an overview of the methods developed in a pilot study.
ISSN:1071-1813
2169-5067
DOI:10.1177/10711813241278285