Obesity is a state of fat overdiposition in the body. There are several methods of measuring body fat either directly or indirectly by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) using 'BODYSTAT 1500' and anthoropometrically (Body Mass Index/BMI, Relative Body Weight/RBW, triceps subcutaneus fat with skin fold calipers/SC). Objective: to study the result of BIA and antropometric measurements in obes…
It is essential to weight the baby accurately at birth so that apropriate measures can be taken to minimize the risk. In rural areas, most deliveries occur at home, attended by traditional birth attendants and there is a shortage of weighing scales. Therefore, suitable surrogates for birth weight are needed. A prospective study was conducted to assess the diagnostic performance of four anthropo…
A study on some anthropometry measurements of soccer and badminton athletes in Yogyakarta had been done. The objective of the study was to investigate the differences of anthropometry measurements for different types of sport on soccer and badminton athletes in Yogyakarta. The subjects of the study consisted of 20 soccer players and 20 badminton players, with the age of 17-15 years. The t-test …
Objective : To provide measurements of anthropometry for various gestational periods of newborn babies in Central General Hospital of Palembang. Design/data identification : Multicenter case study coordinated by the working group of Neonatology IDAI (Indonesian Paediatrician Society), Prospective (August 1989 up to November 1990). Setting : Central General Hospital of Palembang. Subjects, patie…