Estimation of Stature from Upper Arm Length in Children Aged 4.0 to 6.92 y in Merida, Yucatan

Objective To understand age-sex variation of stature and upper arm length (UAL) and to estimate stature from UAL through prediction equations. Methods A cross-sectional study was undertaken in 2006–2007 among 458 children (218 boys and 240 girls) aged 4.0 to 6.92 y of south Merida in Yucatan, Mexico...

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Published in:Indian journal of pediatrics 2012-05, Vol.79 (5), p.640-646
Main Authors: Datta Banik, Sudip, Azcorra, Hugo, Valentín, Graciela, Bogin, Barry, Dickinson, Federico
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Distribution
Arm - anatomy & histology
Biological and medical sciences
Body Height - ethnology
Child
Child, Preschool
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
General aspects
Gynecology
Humans
Indians, North American
Linear Models
Male
Medical sciences
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Mexico
Original Article
Pediatrics
Reference Values
Sex Distribution
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Summary:Objective To understand age-sex variation of stature and upper arm length (UAL) and to estimate stature from UAL through prediction equations. Methods A cross-sectional study was undertaken in 2006–2007 among 458 children (218 boys and 240 girls) aged 4.0 to 6.92 y of south Merida in Yucatan, Mexico. Results The results show significant age variation ( p  
ISSN:0019-5456
0973-7693
DOI:10.1007/s12098-011-0580-0