Estimation of Height from Arm Span in 6-11 Years Children in Odisha, India

Introduction: Standing height is an important anthropometric parameter to track longitudinal growth, to estimate body fatness and to calculate energy requirement. Measurement of height may be difficult in children who cannot stand. Aim: To establish regression equation for estimation of height...

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Main Authors: Snigdha Prava Mishra, Himel Mondal, Shaikat Mondal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2017-10-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/10687/29256_CE[Ra]_F(Sh)_PF1_(MJ_PY)_PFA(VJ_AP).pdf