The aim of the present study was to evaluate measurements, proportions, growth patterns of the face and jaws and to provide the emergence time and sequence of permanent teeth of Lithuanian children 4 to 16 years of age. Body height, over 40 craniofacial measurements, 59 proportion indices and erupted permanent teeth were evaluated. The study was carried out in kindergartens and secondary schools of Vilnius city in 2004-2009 and 2010-2011 years. The study sample consisted of 3843 children, examined according to the standard anthropometric methodology. This study presents anthropometrical measurements and proportions of the head, face and jaws as well as their age dynamics, sexual dimorphism, secular trend over past 50 years of Lithuanian children 4 to 16 years of age. Normal variation of the emergence time and sequence, differences between sexes of permanent teeth and correlation between the number of erupted teeth and facial dimensions and body height are analysed. Most of the measurements and all proportion indices, the emergence time of permanent teeth and their correlation with body height and facial dimensions in Lithuanian children are presented for the very first time. The results are significant and have a great value not only for anthropologists, specialists of human biology or public health, but for the dentists, maxillofacial and plastic-reconstructive surgeons, paediatricians, endocrinologists and all other physicians in their clinical practice evaluating general... [to full text] / Darbo tikslas – kompleksiškai ištirti 4–16 metų vaikų veido ir žandikaulių matmenis, proporcijas, jų ribines vertes, augimo tempus bei išaiškinti nuolatinių dantų prasikalimo laiką ir eiliškumą. Tyrimas atliktas Vilniaus miesto ikimokyklinėse ir mokyklinėse įstaigose 2004-2009 ir 2010-2011 metais. Pagal standartine antropometrinę metodika kompleksiškai ištirti 3843 vaikai: išmatuotas ūgis, daugiau nei 40 galvos ir veido matmenų, išskaičiuoti 59 proporcingumo indeksai, įvertinti išdygę nuolatiniai dantys. Darbe pateikiama 4-16 metų lietuvių vaikų galvos ir veido rodiklių ir proporcijų analizė, nušviečiami jų amžiniai ir lytiniai ypatumai, atskleidžiama pagrindinių galvos ir veido rodiklių epochinė tendencija per pastaruosius 50 metų. Lietuvių vaikų galvos ir veido proporcijos, nuolatinių dantų prasikalimo laikas ir dauguma galvos ir veido rodiklių ištirti pirmą kartą. Darbe pateikiami pirmą kartą surinkti ir apibendrinti Vilniaus miesto lietuvių vaikų veido ir žandikaulių antropometriniai duomenys, proporcijos ir nuolatinių dantų prasikalimo laikas, jų ribinės vertės, skirtumai tarp lyčių ir koreliacijos su veido matmenimis ir ūgiu. Tyrimo rezultatai reikšmingi ir vertingi antropologams, odontologams, burnos ir veido chirurgams, plastinės chirurgijos specialistams, pediatrams, endokrinologams, genetikams ir visuomenės sveikatos specialistams, vertinant tiek vaiko bendrą, tiek ir burnos sveikatą pagal veido, žandikaulių ir nuolatinių dantų raidą augimo laikotarpiu. Taip pat... [toliau žr. visą tekstą]

For all types of clothing and body worn technologies it is important to consider how they integrate and interact with the complex shapes that form the unique profile of the human body. This interaction determines the fit of these products and it is often difficult to generate a fit that can simultaneously accommodate these complex shapes. Achieving the correct fit is determined by a number of different factors that must be combined appropriately to create the fit associated with a particular product. This is particularly applicable to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure it provides protection while maintaining comfort, mobility and good interaction with the surrounding environment. Integrating suitable anthropometric data into the design and manufacture of this type of clothing plays a critical role in achieving a good fit. By using various processes of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM), the detail contained within these data can be quickly and accurately transferred into physical tools. The aim of this study was to demonstrate and validate a method of enhancing the fit of PPE handwear. This has been achieved through an action research strategy using descriptive and practical research methods. The research tools primarily used are case studies, used to demonstrate how manually collected 2D anthropometric data can be used to generate computer models that represent these data in a 3D form. The products of the case studies are tools that have been introduced into the design and manufacture processes of commercial handwear manufacturing environments. The tools have successfully been used to produce gloves using two different manufacturing methods and been assessed to analyse their fit. An improvement in fit for the gloves has been quantified through user trials to determine the level of increased performance afforded to the wearer. The conclusions drawn from the case studies demonstrate that the integration of anthropometric data and CAD/CAM can greatly influence the fit of handwear and improve the iterative processes of its design. However, the data alone does not achieve this as the added integration of tacit knowledge related to glove design is needed to ensure the correct properties are included to the meet the needs of the target population. The methods developed in the case studies have the potential to be applied to other products where fit and interaction with the human body are important design considerations.

The thesis presents an investigation of pregnant women s safety and comfort needs during car travel. A survey is used to investigate all aspects and problems of car travel. This survey is a comprehensive examination of the entire driving activity with much detail of reported difficulties from pregnant women that forms a novel resource for the automotive engineers. The survey results are used to generate guidelines for the automotive industry. A series of sled tests are presented that investigate seat belt use in pregnancy including the use of lap belt positioners. The peak abdominal pressure results clearly agree with current guidelines that the lap belt should be positioned across the hips and not across the abdomen. This research includes a novel anthropometric dataset for 107 pregnant women including measurements especially selected for the field of automotive design and to describe the changes of pregnancy. This includes investigation of pregnant driver s proximity to the steering wheel. A novel measurement of knee splay is used to define the pregnant women s preference to sit with their knees widely spaced instead of knees together, in both normal sitting and in a car. Comparison is made between the pregnant women's measurements and the available data in the literature for non-pregnant women and males, and this shows that pregnant women can be excluded from designs if the accommodation does not consider their needs. The pregnant women's anthropometric data is presented as a novel website in order to make the data available to the automotive industry. This website is generated for use by automotive engineers and is designed to suit their usability needs and the general trends within the industry, in order to make the site more user-friendly and more likely to be used as a reference for pregnant occupant's needs.

The purpose of the investigation was to determine the interrelationships of strength, speed, power and anthropometric measures in women. Sixty females ranging in ages from 18 to 25 volunteered as subjects. Subjects were measured for strength on the bench press, leg extension and leg curl, power vertical jump, speed--a 40 yard dash, body weight (BW) and fat weight (FW) using a scale and skinfold tests. The correlations for strength and power (.35 to .53), strength and speed (-.37 to -.56) and speed and power (-.45) were significant (p < .01). Partial correlations with (BW) and (FW) held constant were also significant, but were not significantly greater than their zero-order correlations.

Title: Effect of climbing activity on somatic and fitness characteristics in youth. Objectives: The aim of this thesis was to assess the effect of climbing activity on fitness (upper body strength) and somatic (body composition) changes in youth in real conditions. Methods: We had 91 children participating in this study, who were attending climbing course in the climbing center Praha Ruzyně. Their age was 10,4 ± 3,0 years in average and their climbing ability was on UIAA scale from 4 th to 7 th degree. We detected information about age, climbing experience, and actual climbing performance. Furthermore, we measured height, weight and body composition and we used the tests for measuring upper body strength: hand grip, bent-arm hang and finger hang. Results: Dependence between strength tests (average of three measurements) and climbing level of RP (UIAA) was not statistically confirmed. There was not found the influence of climbed meters to changes in each tests of strength. There was no change in the grip strength test in average, during the exercise intervention. In the bent-arm hang test and the finger hang test, there were significant changes that were not depending on climbing experience of children. Conclusions: In this study was not confirmed any of the above hypotheses. However, it was found...

Title: Comparison of Rehabilitation Procedures in the Operative and Conservative Approach to Manage Chest deformity in Children Aim: The aim of this thesis is to determine the efficacy of a conservative approach in the treatment of inverted chest and to compare the effect of therapy with the surgical approach. Methodology of thesis: At the beginning of this project, a total of 9 children and adolescents (n = 9) from 10 years to 21 years of age (mean 15 years), male and female (8: 1) participated. All participants were diagnosed with thoracic deformity of pectus excavatum, which was not indicated for surgery. At the beginning of the project, all probands passed an initial examination, which included an obtaining of anthropometric values using a pelvimeter and a tailor's meter, to assess the anthropometric index and chest circumferences during breathing. Subsequently, a rehabilitation instructions have been given to all participants and all participants have obtained a printed version of these exercises. Results: The results of this study show that in patients with pectus excavatum, the regular and long term exercises, can bring the expected positive results. Especially in subjective complaints, chest flexibility and postural improvement. The final effect of thoracic deformity changes after 3 months...

Orientador: Nilton Carlos Machado / Resumo: Introdução. O câncer pediátrico é a principal causa de morte por doença em crianças menores de 19 anos. Os tratamentos utilizados afetam negativamente o organismo e aumentam o risco de comprometimento do estado nutricional. Algum grau de desnutrição é observado em 8% a 50% das crianças com câncer ao diagnóstico e pode estar relacionada ao aumento da extensão da doença, atraso no diagnóstico e tratamento. Por outro lado, a obesidade infantil é hoje uma grande questão de saúde pública e um dos desfechos adversos mais comuns em sobreviventes de câncer infantil. Então, é essencial avaliar o estado nutricional destes pacientes, tanto ao diagnóstico, como durante e após a terapia. Objetivos. Avaliar o estado nutricional, de crianças e adolescentes com câncer, através de indicadores antropométricos, características clínicas e demográficas, em três estudos longitudinais: ao diagnóstico, durante e após o tratamento. Propor um manual para manejo do estado nutricional em crianças com câncer. Métodos. Estudo longitudinal e prospectivo em crianças e adolescentes com câncer, com idades entre 1 a 18 anos, atendidas em centro terciário de tratamento oncológico de agosto/2018 a março/2019. Realizado avaliação em três estudos de crianças com câncer: Estudos1, pacientes recém-diagnosticados, que iniciariam terapia; Estudo 2, pacientes sob terapia há pelo menos 3 meses; e Estudo 3, pacientes fora de terapia. Realizou-se, em 3 momentos: momento 0, 30 dias e 180 dias. Realizado: Revisão de prontuá... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Introduction. Pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death from disease in children under 19 years. The treatments used negatively affect the body and increase the risk of compromised nutritional status. Some degree of malnutrition is observed in 8% to 50% of children with cancer at diagnosis and may be related to increased extent of the disease, delayed diagnosis and treatment. On the other hand, childhood obesity is now a major public health issue and one of the most common adverse outcomes in child cancer survivors. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate the nutritional status of these patients, both at diagnosis, during and after therapy. Aims. To evaluate the nutritional status of children and adolescents with cancer through anthropometric indicators, clinical and demographic characteristics, in three longitudinal studies: at diagnosis, during and after treatment. Propose a manual for nutritional status management in children with cancer. Methods. Longitudinal and prospective study in children and adolescents with cancer, aged 1 to 18 years, attended at a tertiary cancer treatment center from August 2018 to March 2019. Evaluation was performed in three studies of children with cancer: Studies1, newly diagnosed patients, who would start therapy; Study 2, patients on therapy for at least 3 months; and Study 3, patients out of therapy. It took place in 3 moments: moment 0, 30 days and 180 days. Performed: Review of medical records; Application of a questionnaire to collec... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

This study examines whether obesity affects the accuracy of estimating age-at-death as measured by the age-related changes of the pubic symphysis and auricular surfaces. I scored the hip bones of 119 adults of normal body mass and 126 obese adults (total n = 254) using the SucheyBrooks (1990) method for the pubic symphysis and the Buckberry and Chamberlain (2002) method for the auricular surface. Compared to normal weight individuals, obese individuals exhibited greater inaccuracy in age-at-death estimates when aged from the auricular surface, but not the pubic symphysis. However, age was estimated with less precision in obese individuals using both methods. Obese males are more likely to be aged inaccurately than obese females. The pubic symphysis method may be the preferred method when estimating age in obese individuals, especially males, but forensic anthropologists should use caution when assessing age-at-death in obese adults using either method. / by Jessica L. Drew. / Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2010. / Includes bibliography. / Electronic reproduction. Boca Raton, Fla., 2010. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Introdução: O conjunto de alterações de composição corporal e metabólicas encontrada em pacientes soropositivos para HIV é denominado de síndrome da lipodistrofia O ponto central da síndrome são as alterações da composição corporal que envolve a lipoatrofia em membros e face e/ou lipohipertrofia abdominal e dorso cervical. Até o momento, nesse grupo a determinação de gordura por segmento corporal pode ser obtida por métodos como a absorciometria dos raios X de dupla energia (DXA), mas não por medidas antropométricas e de bioimpedância elétrica (BIA), que seriam mais viáveis na prática clínica. Objetivos: Elaborar equações por regressão linear para estimativa de gordura em cada segmento (braço, perna e tronco) considerando variáveis antropométricas e de BIA segmentar e propor pontos de corte para classificar a lipodistrofia em pacientes soropositivos para HIV em terapia antirretroviral de alta potência (TARV). Métodos: Foram aferidas circunferências (braço, cintura, quadril, coxa, panturrilha), pregas cutâneas (bíceps, tríceps, subescapular, suprailíaca) e realizados exames de BIA segmentar e DXA em 100 pacientes soropositivos para HIV do sexo masculino. A partir destas variáveis foram elaboradas equações para estimativa de gordura por segmentos (braço, perna e tronco). Para propor pontos de corte foram utilizadas as curvas ROC utilizando o exame clínico para identificação da sensibilidade e especificidade. Resultados: Foram elaboradas 2 modelos para braço e tronco utilizando apenas medidas antropométricas e 2 modelos para a perna utilizando variáveis de BIA e antropométricas. Os coeficientes de determinações para os modelos de braço, tronco, pernas foram: 0.66 e 0.66; 0.76 e 0.75; 0.5 e 0.45, respectivamente. As razões propostas foram: circunferência da cintura pela circunferência da coxa (CC/CCo), circunferência da cintura pela da panturrilha (CC/CPant) e razão tronco braço (RTB). Os melhores pontos de corte observados para CC/CCo, RTB e para o índice já proposto na literatura fat mass ratio (FMR) foram de 1,74; 2,08 e 1,26, respectivamente. Conclusões: As equações e razões antropométricas podem ser utilizados para auxiliar no diagnóstico de lipodistrofia com a finalidade de contribuir para um diagnóstico mais acurado e precoce possibilitando intervenções e até prevenindo maiores alterações da composição corporal. / Background: The changes in body composition and metabolic parameters, found in HIV seropositive is called lipodystrophy syndrome. The central point of the syndrome are changes in body composition that involves the face and limb lipoatrophy and / or abdominal back neck lipohypertrophy. Until now, in this group of individual, the determination of fat per body segment can be obtained by methods such as X-ray absorptiometry dual energy absorptiometry (DXA), but not by anthropometric measurements and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), which would be more feasible in practice clinic. Objectives: Develop equations, using linear regression, to estimate fat in each segment (arm, leg and trunk) considering anthropometric variables and segmental BIA and propose cutoff points for classifying lipodystrophy in HIV seropositive patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Methods: We measured circumferences (arm, waist, hip, thigh, calf), skinfolds (biceps, triceps, subscapular, suprailiac) and conducted examinations of segmental BIA and DXA in 100 HIV seropositive men. From these variables were developed equations to estimate fat segments (arm, leg and trunk). To propose cutoffs were used ROC curves using clinical examination to identify the sensitivity and specificity. Results: We developed two models for arm and trunk using only anthropometric measurements and two models for leg using BIA and anthropometric variables. The coefficients of determination for models of arm, trunk and leg were 0.66 and 0.66, 0.76 and 0.75, 0.5 and 0.45, respectively. The proposed reasons were: waist circumference by the circumference of the thigh (WC / CTh), waist circumference by the calf (WC / Cca) and trunk arm ratio (TAR). The best cutoff points observed for WC/CTh , TAR and the index already proposed in the literature fat mass ratio (FMR) were 1.74, 2.08 and 1.26, respectively. Conclusions: The anthropometric reasons and the equations can be used to aid in the diagnosis of lipodystrophy in order to contribute to a more accurate diagnosis and early intervention and to prevent possible major changes in body composition.

Este trabalho apresenta o estudo realizado no aprimoramento de um método de estimação de gordura corpórea por meio de um Scanner antropométrico ALLBODYSCAN 3D® (São Carlos, SP, 2012) que constrói imagens 3D do corpo humano. Procedimentos computacionais de análise de modelo corporal gerado pelo scanner, têm sido desenvolvidos na USP. Este estudo considerou medições em voluntários de vários grupos de interesse, de forma que a estimação de gordura pudesse ter abrangência satisfatória e com poucos fatores de erro, aprimorando a técnica. A pesquisa envolveu aspectos de gênero, etnia e idade de cada um dos voluntários. Os resultados foram comparados com estimações obtidas por Bioimpedância e por Adipometria e apresentaram alta correlação. O Scanner antropométrico apresentou suas medições com certas vantagens, comparado a outras técnicas, principalmente em relação à simplificação de procedimentos com o paciente para se obter medições confiáveis. / The present paper shows the research done in the improvement of a method to estimate the body fat mass using an anthropometric Scanner AllBodyScan3D® (São Carlos, SP, 2012) that builds up 3D images from the human body. Computational procedures for body composition analysis have been developed at USP. The present study has considered measurements in different groups of volunteers, in a way that it can lead to satisfactory coverage, with relatively low error, improving the approach. The research has considered gender, ethnics and age of each volunteer. The results were compared to estimations from Bioimpedance and Adipometry and they presented high correlation. The anthropometric Scanner has shown some advantages in comparison to other techniques, mainly due to its simplified procedures imposed on patients for obtaining reliable measures.