Anthropometry Data Research Articles

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) on Salt Intake and its Relationship with Blood Pressure among Chinese Adults in Johor

Hypertension is one of the most serious health problem worldwide as well as in Malaysia with high salt intake as the major risk factor related to it. Therefore, this study was aimed to determine knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on salt intake and its relationship with blood pressure among Chinese adults in Johor. This cross-sectional study comprised of 90 subjects (36 males, 54 females), aged 18 to 59 years old. Subjects were required to answer the online questionnaire regarding KAP of salt intake. Self-reported anthropometry data and blood pressure measurement were recorded. Sodium intake was determined using a single 24-hour dietary recall method through face-to face or telephone interview. Results showed that majority subjects were within normal Body Mass Index (BMI) range and optimal blood pressure range. BMI was found to have significant correlation with systolic blood pressure (r=0.563, p<0.05) and diastolic blood pressure (r=0.444, p<0.05). Mean sodium intake of subjects was 2399 mg/day, exceeded the WHO recommendation of 2000 mg/day. Sodium intake was found to have significant correlation with systolic blood pressure (r=0.220, p<0.05). Results indicated that the overall KAP score was fair (64.14%). The knowledge of most subjects was fair (69.95%) besides having positive attitude towards salt intake (74.17%). However, practice of healthy salt intake among them was inadequate (49.53%). Sociodemographic characteristic of female gender was significantly associated (p<0.05) with better attitude. Additionally, older subjects, married subjects and subjects with higher level of education were significantly associated (p<0.05) with better practice towards healthy salt intake. In this study, there were no significant (p>0.05) associations between KAP on salt intake with sodium intake and blood pressure. In conclusion, BMI and sodium intake were significantly associated with blood pressure among Chinese adults. Further effort and interventions are needed to reduce the salt intake among Chinese adults and thus reduce the risk of hypertension.

The Dietary Intake of Children Aged 6 to 59 Months and their Hemoglobin Concentration, Central Highland Ethiopia, Community Based Baseline Data

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in young children has lacked attention and priority in developing countries where illiteracy is the greatest encumbrance in the community. This study aimed to assess the hemoglobin level (Hgb) and linear growth of children for baseline data for optional intervention.
 Methods: Community-based cross-sectional study was carried out among women and their paired children. A multistage sampling method was involved in selecting the study area and 1012 mothers/caregivers and their paired children. Interviewed, blood samples, and anthropometry data were collected and analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 21. Statistical significance was declared at P<0.05
 Results: All mothers with their paired children participated in the study. A high proportion (76.7%, n=776) of women aged 20 to 35 years and 505 (59.9%) of women had an awareness of IDA. The mean Hgb concentration of children was 128.23g/L (+ 17.3), and 184 (18.4 %) of the children had anemia, which was higher (24.1%) among age groups 6 -23 months. The highest proportion (42.1%, n = 426) of the children had stunted growth (Height for Age [HFA] Z score < -2 Standard Division [SD]) and a very high prevalence (24.6%, n = 251) of wasting (Weight for Height [WFH] Z score >-1SD) verified among children. The age of children is positively associated with Hgb level (β = 0.172, CI=0.01, 0.33). For a one-month increase in age, Hgb concentration increased by 0.170 mg/del.
 Conclusions: A very high growth defect and moderate IDA were observed among study subjects. Attentive intervention approaches are important in self-monitoring and a routine modification of used household foods in complementary feed with efficient iron nutrients to reduce growth defects.

THE ANTHROPOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS AND THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT INDICATORS OF YOUNG MALE-APPLICANTS OF A MILITARY EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION

Military personnel are trained in conditions of intense physical activity. In the works of a number of authors, the presence of various kinds of deviations from normal physical development among students of civilian universities is noted. Persons with malnutrition, obesity of II-III degree are recognized by specialists of military medical commissions at the place of conscription of applicants for military universities as unfit for admission. The purpose of the study: to study the anthropometric parameters, body composition and physical development of male military universities applicants. The study involved 280 young men at the age of 17, permanently residing in the central area of Russia. Anthropometric data of body length, weight, torso length, limbs, torso girth dimensions were analyzed, Quetelet indices (body mass index), Pirquet (body proportionality index), Pigne (body strength index) were determined. With the help of indices and measurements of the component composition of the body, the characteristic of physical development was determined. As a result of the study, a sufficient variability of anthropometric indicators and body composition in the studied male applicants was revealed, which is due to heredity data and the influence of different living conditions before entering a military university. The values ​​of body length, chest circumference, body surface area were greater in urban applicants, body weight prevailed in rural boys. The Quetelet index corresponded to the norm in most of the studied, however, cases of moderate obesity were found in rural applicants. The Pirque index indicated a proportional physique in most applicants. According to the Pignet index, most of the rural and urban boys had a strong physique. The data of the component composition of the body (the level of fat, muscle and bone mass) confirmed the revealed indicators of the physical development of young men. Significant differences in physical development according to anthropometry and body composition data between youth applicants from urban and rural areas were not identified. The data obtained can be used as a regulatory framework for assessing the quality of the general health of those entering military universities and developing recommendations for the selection of cadets.

The Development of the Driving Simulator: Anthropometry and Occupant Packaging Evaluation in Ergonomic Study

The primary purpose of this study was to produce a driving simulator guided by ergonomics and anthropometry in the population of Malaysians. The data obtained from previous studies on the Malaysian population are minimal, so this study should be highlighted in the automotive research industry. Hence, this study also aimed to improve the existing study, where the driving simulator can investigate driving behavior systematically and in more detail. Furthermore, the simulator can produce the same scenario on the road without involving actual vehicles. Therefore, using a driving simulator can reduce the risk and cost of the study done on a real road. The used monitor will broadcast the setup road scenario on the display that will be observed and evaluated afterward. The research observed anthropometry data from 103 participants in 23 different measurements of 11 standing and 12 sitting positions. This analysis continues with the study of occupant packaging measurement in an actual vehicle's driving area, determining the driving simulator dimension. The driving simulator design is then obtained by analyzing three different vehicle models: BMW i3, Toyota Prius, and Proton Preve. This phase includes the standard and optimum driver seat adjustment according to the required ergonomics study, which is proportional to the Malaysian population measurement based on the selected previous study. The design proceeds with the material selection with aluminum extrusion as its design material. Finally, the design created is analyzed in a CATIA V5 simulation to examine the displacement magnitude and von Mises stress of the rig frame structure when some load is appointed. The final phase included a physical test to measure the driving simulator's abilities to avoid the stated obstacles in measuring its accuracy compared to an actual on-road experiment. This phase included 10 participants with two different scenarios. Participants had a compulsory questionnaire to conclude the analysis based on their experience. In conclusion, this study discriminated against on-road driving behavior with high safety factors and low cost without involving an actual vehicle or road. Hence, the simulation of the designed product proves that the subject weight is directly proportional to the displacement magnitude and its von Mises stress, and vice versa.

Quasi-static methods to evaluate seat strength in rear impacts

Objective Various methods have been used in the past 50 years to apply Quasi-static load to a seat in the rear direction and measure seat performance in rear impacts. This study compared five of the most-common test procedures to evaluate seats. In addition, occupant mass and center of gravity are discussed as important characteristics of rear loading of seats. Method Data was collected and analyzed from five different seat pull tests, including FMVSS 207, modified FMVSS 207, QST, body block and FRED II. Test data included peak force, moment and angle at peak moment. Occupant loading height of was determined using body segment weights and position in the forward (x) and vertical (z) directions based on anthropometry data. Results Some of the inherent differences in the tests are shown by comparing data with the same seat structure. The QST and FRED II use a lower height of loading than FMVSS 207. The QST and FRED II peak moment and force did not coincide with the same seatback angle as in FMVSS 207 and body block testing. Center of gravity height varies depending on whether the whole body or only the upper torso is considered. For the 50th male, it is 171.5 mm (6.8”) with the whole body and 246.7 mm (9.7”) with the upper torso. Conclusion Results from different tests cannot be readily compared because of different loading conditions, including body shape and height of load about the H-point, which can cause the seat structure to respond differently.

Boundary Manikin Modeling and Application of Chinese Anthropometry

At present, owing to the different size between the SAE manikins used in seat comfort evaluation and the Chinese anthropometry, and the poor representation and coverage percentile manikin had to actual manikin, it is necessary to establish a new seat comfort manikin model based on the Chinese anthropometry characteristics. In this paper, the principal component analysis was used to reduce the multidimensional data set of the Chinese anthropometry by using eigenvectors and eigenvalues. The goal was to establish a three-dimensional confidence ellipse with 95% confidence, and then select the anthropometry data corresponded to the 26 feature points on the ellipse as boundary manikins. Then established the vehicle seat and boundary manikin by CATIA, carried out the sitting posture simulation analysis, and compared with the verification results of the SAE manikins and the Chinese percentile manikins. The results show that the sitting posture results of the three models are quite different. The established model can more accurately reflect the results of the sitting posture distribution of the Chinese anthropometry data, and can provide a reference for seat design and seat comfort evaluation.

Magnitude of under-nutrition among under five children in Ethiopia based on 2019 Mini-Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey: Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM)

IntroductionMalnutrition is a major public health problem that is experienced by many developing countries, like Ethiopia. Though some studies were conducted to identify the magnitude and determinants of acute malnutrition among under-five children, there is a lack of evidence that is representative of all children in Ethiopia. Hence, this national-level data could be representative of all targets and provide us with updated information on the nation-wide magnitude of nutritional status among children under the age of five in Ethiopia.MethodsThis study used data from the 2019 Mini-Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS). Children aged 0–59 months with anthropometry data were included. Data processing and analysis were performed using STATA 15 software. Cross-tabulations and summary statistics were done to describe the study population. Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMMs) were used to estimate the association between nutritional status and explanatory variables and were expressed as an odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval (CI). Model comparison was done based on Akaike and Bayesian information criteria (AIC and BIC).ResultsThe magnitude of stunting was 37.71% [95%CI: 36.35–39.08], while the magnitude of wasting was 7.14% [95%CI: 6.52–7.91]. Living in Tigray [AOR = 2.90, 95%CI: 2.05–4.11], Amhara [AOR = 1.98, 95%CI: 1.41–2.79], having a child aged 24–35 [AOR = 3.79, 95%CI: 3.07–4.68], and being a rural resident were all significantly associated with stunting. Being born in Tigray [AOR = 1.75, 95% CI: 1.02–3.01], being born into the richest family [AOR = 0.74, 95% CI: 0.27–0.80], and being born from mothers aged 25–29 [AOR = 0.73, 95% CI: 0.55–0.96] were all significantly associated with wasting.ConclusionThe magnitude of stunting and wasting is relatively high in Ethiopia. Region, place of residence, and age of the child were significantly associated with stunting, and region, wealth index, and age of the child were significantly associated with wasting. This result provides a clue to give due consideration to under-five children to mitigate the risks of malnutrition through various techniques.

Analysis of Saliva Composition: Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein, Total Protein, and Secretory Immunoglobulin A (sIgA) in Rattus norvegicus with Stunted Growth.

This study aimed to determine total protein, secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) and parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) levels in the saliva of rats with stunted growth. Experimental laboratory research with a pre-and posttest control group design was conducted. Seventeen albino rats (Rattus norvegicus) were divided into the control group (eight rats) and the treatment group (nine rats). Rats in the treatment group were exposed to aflatoxin B1 5µg/kg orally for 5 weeks. Anthropometry data (body length, body weight) and saliva of R. norvegicus were collected. The levels of PTHrP and sIgA in the saliva were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit for rats and the Bradford test for total protein and analyzed using SPSS 25.0. Aflatoxin caused stunted growth in rats in the treatment group. There was a significant difference in body length, salivary flow, PTHrP, sIgA, and total protein in the treatment group compared with the control group. The average rat's body length change in the control group was 6.4 ± 1.1mm/5 weeks, while in the treatment group, the change was 3.7 ± 0.9 mm /5 weeks. There was no significant weight gain in the treatment group compared with the normal group. The average values of PTHrP, sIgA, and total protein in the control group were x̄0.9, x̄18, and x̄0.7 m./L, respectively, while in the treatment group, they measured x̄0.4, x̄10.7, and x̄0.5 mg/L, respectively. This study showed that salivary flow, PTHrP, sIgA, and total protein levels in the saliva were significantly lower in stunted rats compared with normal rats.

İki Bacaklı Yürüyüşün Ters Dinamiği : Basınç Merkezinin Bir Ani Dönme Merkezi Olduğu Varsayımı

In the study, an alternative 7-dof dynamical model that can be used in gait analysis of human, bipedal robots and exoskeleton systems is proposed. The dimensions and kinematic data of the model are specified on the basis of anthropometry and kinematic data of real human gait. The 7-link model consists of the trunk, two thighs, two shanks and two feet links. The movement is examined in the sagittal plane and during the single support phase (SSP). Unlike the rotation about a fixed point, it is assumed that the right foot rotates about the center of pressure (COP). The part between the COP and the tip of the toe is considered to be a passive limb which is horizontally on the ground. The effect of this part on dynamic analysis is neglected. The equations of motions are derived by applying Lagrange equations. Using the kinematic data obtained in clinical gait analysis (CGA) conducted by Winter [1], the net joint torques are calculated and then compared with CGA torque data. As a result of the comparisons, it is seen that the curves are overlapped significantly.

Built Environments And Child Health in WalEs and AuStralia (BEACHES): a study protocol

IntroductionChildhood obesity and physical inactivity are two of the most significant modifiable risk factors for the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Yet, a third of children in Wales and Australia...

Iodine Concentration Effects on Linear Growth of Children after Nutrition Behavior intervention, Central Highland of Ethiopia: A Cluster Randomized Community Trial

Background: To improve the iodine status and growth of children was not documented in Ethiopia. This study aimed to determine the effects of nutrition behavior communication change (BCC) on improving iodine status and growth of children 6 to 59 months.
 Methods: A community cluster randomized trial with a single treatment arm was conducted from February 2018 to April 2020. “Kebeles” [lower administrative units] were randomly assigned to either the intervention or the control cluster. Mothers and their paired children were randomly selected from kebeles. Anthropometry data and urine samples were collected at baseline and end-line surveys. Percentile rank and Independent t-test were used to determine the difference between arms. Finally, Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE) is used to isolate independent predictors.
 Results: At baseline, 97.83 % (n = 812) mothers/ caregivers and paired children were enrolled for the trial study, but at the end-line, 88.05% (n =715) of children completed the intervention. Iodine deficiency prevalence was higher (11.82%, n = 96) at baseline and reduced to 6.15 % (n =44) at the end-line. The growth defect among children was 41 %( n = 332) at the baseline and declined to 28.67 %( n=205) at the end-line, while among interventions reduced by more than two times (39% to 12.81%). At the baseline, the median UIC among the intervention group was 106.0µg/L and increased to 207.190µg/L. The prevalence of iodine deficiency among intervention was 14.29% (n = 58) at the baseline and lowered to 3.45% (n=14) at the end-line, but a slight increment observed among control from 9.36% to 9.71% at end-line. The end-line median UIC was very high (210.56µg/L ± 150 compared to the baseline median UIC (107µg/L ± 8.66). Most (43.6%) of the intervention group found in the 4th and 5th percentile ranks factions of UIC by Height (Ht) mean differences. Being an intervention group increased Ht by 10.85cm (β =10.85, Std. E = 0.33). Likewise, for 1µg/l UIC change a 1cm (β = 1.0, p = <0.05) Ht change predicted at the end-line.
 Conclusions: Findings from this trial enhance nutrition behavior communication to improve the iodine status and growth of young children in the community. Longitudinal studies are needed to determine the level of iodine deficiency disorders in the community.

The correlation between the body shape and otolithic function in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

ObjectiveTo identify the typical pattern of changes of vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials (VEMPs) and explore the relationship between VEMPs and the anthropometry factors in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). MethodsPatients diagnosed as OSA after overnight polysomnography (PSG) tests were enrolled as the study group. Healthy volunteers were recruited as the control group. Anthropometry data of the body shape and VEMPs results were collected completely. The correlation analysis was conducted among those parameters. ResultsForty-nine patients with OSA who were diagnosed in the Therapy Center of Sleep-disordered Breathing in our hospital and sex- and age-matched healthy controls as well. Significant changes in ocular and cervical VEMPs (oVEMP and cVEMP) in the study group were observed, which were reduced response rates, elevated thresholds, decreased amplitudes, and prolonged first wave latencies. In oVEMP, the first wave (n1) latency was significantly correlated with weight, body mass index (BMI), neck circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference, and apnea hypopnea index (AHI). In a tentative application, combined use of BMI and oVEMP n1 latency increased the detection rate during OSA screening prior to PSG. ConclusionOSA can negatively affect function of otolithic organs and their pathways. The first wave latency of the VEMPs waveform may be another important parameter to define peripheral nervous system lesions caused by systemic diseases as OSA.

Ergonomic Characteristics and Mean Anthropometry Data of Gari-Frying Population in South-Western Nigeria

Disregarding ergonomics in designing a workstation has been identified as a major cause of inefficiency, low productivity and injury to personnel, especially among indigenous food processing operators. Operations such as gari-frying require an ergonomic workstation but due to unavailability or insufficient data, this has not been possible. This study focused on the collection of anthropometric data of the gari-frying population in the six southwestern states of Nigeria to provide data needed for designing gari-frying facilities that fit the target population. Twenty-five body dimensions were measured among 120 gari -frying processors from six states. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS package. Results show that there is a statistically significant difference in variability of data across and within the states in all the body dimensions measured at P≤0.05, therefore. This work, thus recommended that the workstation should be designed with percentile values to cover a larger number of the target population. Keywords: Ergonomic, Workstation, Gari -frying, Design to fit, Anthropometry. DOI: 10.7176/ISDE/12-5-02 Publication date: August 31 st 2022

Association between a dietary pattern high in saturated fatty acids, dietary energy density, and sodium with coronary heart disease

This study aimed to determine the association between dietary pattern (DP) and coronary heart disease (CHD) among high-risk adults as determined by metabolic syndrome (MetS) criteria in Malaysia. This cross-sectional study involved 365 participants with (CHD = 178; non-CHD = 187) who were recruited from selected health clinics. Dietary intake was measured using a 189-item semi-quantitative foods frequency questionnaire (FFQ) whilst anthropometry and clinical data were measured by trained researcher and biochemical data were obtained from medical records. The reduced rank regression (RRR) method was used to derive DPs scores and binary logistic regression was used to assess the associations between identified DPs and CHD. The main DP found in this study was characterised by “high saturated fatty acid (SFA), high dietary energy density (DED), high sodium”. This DP, which is attributed to high consumption of coconut-based dishes, fast foods and snacks, rice dishes, fat spread, seasoning sauces, salted and processed foods, and low intake of fruits, green leafy vegetables, white rice and other vegetables were associated with CHD (OR:1.32, 95% CI:1.03, 1.69) p value = 0.026 when, adjusted for age, sex, race, education level, household income, family history of CHD, marital status, smoking status, physical activity, stress level and BMI. This study suggests that individuals with a DP of high SFA, high DED, and high sodium have a significantly increased likelihood of having CHD compared to those who do not practice this DP.

EFFECTIVENESS AND VALIDATION OF MODIFIED INDIAN DIABETIC RISK SCORE TOOL. : A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Introduction: India is diabetic capital of world, with maximum number of diabetic patients. There is large burden of undetected diabetic cases in community. There is increasing risk of diabetes in urban as well as rural areas, because of illiteracy, lack of awareness, low socioeconomic status and unhealthy life style. We have developed Modified Indian Diabetes Risk Score (MIDRS) to detect high risk individuals likely to be benefited by lifestyle interventions in preventing or delaying Type 2 diabetes. Screening for diabetes was carried out from urban and rural community ofMethods: Unjha Taluka district Mehsana Gujarat state. The sample size was 989. MIDRS (Modified Indian Diabetes Risk Score) tool comprising of five modifiable (BMI, waist circumference, physical activity, calorie intake and personal habits) and three non-modifiable risk factors (age, family history and h/o hypertension) for diabetes was used to assess the risk of diabetes. Anthropometry data was obtained. Conformation of diabetes was done using blood sugar levels on fasting and post prandial 2 hours venous sample. Mean and SD for age of study subjects were 42.6 + 15.4years, BMI 25.9 +Results: 3.9 kg/m2, waist hip ratio (females) 0.87 + 0.07 cm, waist hip ratio (males) 0.87 + 0.07 cm, waist circumference (females) 87.6 + 9.8 cm, waist circumference (males) 88.9 + 10.1cm, SBP 134.6 + 20.5 mm Hg and DBP 83.6 + 12.1 mm Hg. MIDRS predicted the risk of diabetes mellitus with sensitivity of 90% and specificity of 71.6% in individuals with score >60. Mean MIDRS score is 52.9. MIDRS can be used as an effective tool for detect high risk individuals likely toConclusion: be benefited by lifestyle interventions in preventing or delaying Type 2 diabetes.

Apolipoprotein L1 High-Risk Genotypes and Albuminuria in Sub-Saharan African Populations.

Recessive inheritance of African-specific APOL1 kidney risk variants is associated with higher risk of nondiabetic kidney disease, progression to kidney failure, and early-onset albuminuria that precedes eGFR decline. The effect of APOL1 risk variants on kidney disease in continental Africans is understudied. Objectives of this study were to determine APOL1 risk allele prevalence and associations between APOL1 genotypes and kidney disease in West, East, and South Africa. This cross-sectional population-based study in four African countries included 10,769 participants largely aged 40-60 years with sociodemographic and health information, anthropometry data, and blood and urine tests for biomarkers of kidney disease. APOL1 risk alleles were imputed from the H3Africa genotyping array, APOL1 risk allele and genotype frequencies were determined, and genetic associations were assessed for kidney disease. Kidney disease was defined as the presence of eGFR <60 ml/min per 1.73 m2, albuminuria, or a composite end point including eGFR <60 ml/min per 1.73 m2 and/or albuminuria. High G1 allele frequencies occurred in South and West Africa (approximately 7%-13%). G2 allele frequencies were highest in South Africa (15%-24%), followed by West Africa (9%-12%). Associations between APOL1 risk variants and albuminuria were significant for recessive (odds ratio, 1.63; 95% confidence interval, 1.25 to 2.12) and additive (odds ratio, 1.39; 95% confidence interval, 1.09 to 1.76) models. Associations were stronger for APOL1 G1/G1 genotypes versus G0/G0 (odds ratio, 3.87; 95% confidence interval, 2.16 to 6.93) compared with either G2/G2 (odds ratio, 1.65; 95% confidence interval, 1.09 to 2.51) or G1/G2 (odds ratio, 1.24; 95% confidence interval, 0.83 to 1.87). No association between APOL1 risk variants and eGFR <60 ml/min per 1.73 m2 was observed. APOL1 G1 and G2 alleles and high-risk genotype frequencies differed between and within West and South Africa and were almost absent from East Africa. APOL1 risk variants were associated with albuminuria but not eGFR <60 ml/min per 1.73 m2. There may be differential effects of homozygous G1 and G2 genotypes on albuminuria that require further investigation. This article contains a podcast at https://www.asn-online.org/media/podcast/CJASN/2022_05_16_CJN14321121.mp3.

Acceptability and Experiences with the Use of 3D Scans to Measure Anthropometry of Young Children in Surveys and Surveillance Systems from the Perspective of Field Teams and Caregivers

Portable systems using three-dimensional (3D) scan data to calculate young child anthropometry measurements in population-based surveys and surveillance systems lack acceptability data from field workers and caregivers. The aim was to assess acceptability and experiences with 3D scans measuring child aged 0-59 mo anthropometry in population-based surveys and surveillance systems in Guatemala, Kenya, and China (0-23 mo only) among field teams and caregivers of young children as secondary objectives of an external effectiveness evaluation. Manual data were collected twice and 12 images captured per child by anthropometrist/expert and assistant (AEA) field teams (individuals/country, n = 15/Guatemala, n = 8/Kenya, n = 6/China). Caregivers were interviewed after observing their child's manual and scan data collection. Mixed methods included an administered caregiver interview (Guatemala, n = 465; Kenya, n = 496; China, n = 297) and self-administered AEA questionnaire both with closed- and open-ended questions, and 6 field team focus group discussions (FGDs; Guatemala, n = 2; Kenya, n = 3; China, n = 1). Qualitative data were coded by 2 authors and quantitative data produced descriptive statistics. Mixed-method results were compared and triangulated. Most AEAs were female with secondary or higher education. Approximately 80-90% of caregivers were the child's mother. To collect all anthropometry data, 62.1% of the 29 AEAs preferred scan, while 31% preferred manual methods. In FGDs, a key barrier for manual and scan methods was lack of child cooperation. Across countries, approximately 30% to almost 50% of caregivers said their child was bothered by each manual and scan method, while ≥95% of caregivers were willing to have their child measured by scans in the future. Use of 3D scans to calculate anthropometry measurements was generally at least as acceptable as manual anthropometry measurement among AEA field workers and caregivers of young children aged <60 mo, and in some cases preferred.

The correlation of acoustic and morphometric parameters of the optic nerve and anthropometric data in healthy young people

Purpose: to study the correlation between the acoustic and morphometric parameters of the optic nerve (ON) and anthropometric data in healthy young people.Material and methods. The research involved 24 healthy volunteers (48 eyes), including 9 men and 15 women, the average age was 25.0 ± 1.9 years. Anthropometry included measurements of height, weight, and body mass index (BMI). Ultrasound examination of the retrobulbar part of the ON included measurement of the thickness of the ON with and without sheath, echodensitometry of the ON, and ocular biometry. Using optical coherence tomography, we measured the intraocular part of the ON, including the registration of Bruch's membrane opening and ovality index.Results. The average ON thickness with the sheath was 4.6 ± 0.3 mm, and without sheath, 2.6 ± 0.2 mm. In men, ON with the sheath was thicker than in women (p = 0.001). The acoustic density of the parenchyma of the orbital part of ON was 101.2 ± 11.4 r.u. in women, the mean acoustic density of the ON was significantly higher than that in men. Correlation analysis revealed a statistically significant correlation between the height and the thickness of the ON with the sheath (r = 0.480). The strongest reliable correlation was established between the index of the ON thickness and body weight (r = 0.712) and BMI (r = 0.509) (p &lt; 0.05). No statistically significant correlation was found between the morphometric parameters of the optic disc, anthropometry data and acoustic parameters of the ON.Conclusion. Studying the acoustic and morphometric characteristics of the intraocular and intraorbital parts of the ON in healthy young people, which included anthropometric data and gender characteristics, will contribute to the development more accurate diagnostic criteria of ON state evaluations.

A Survey on Types of Injuries in Indonesian Recreational Badminton Players

The purpose of this study was to find out and describe the types of injuries sustained by recreational badminton players in Indonesia. In this descriptive study, conducted by interview, we evaluated recreational male badminton players (n=80) at Rawamangun Jakarta Sports Center. The focus of the interview questions was divided into 2 sessions, namely the general session and the main interview session. The general session asks about anthropometry data, years and frequency of playing badminton, medical history, and sports activities, while the main interview session contains the causes of injury, anatomical injury, and frequency of injury in one year. This study showed that the older the participants are, the less frequently they play badminton (41-50 years = 2.2 ± 1.1 vs 31-40 years = 2.9 ± 1.1 vs 21-30 years = 3.1 ± 0.8). Acute injuries predominated in the age range of 21-30 years (83%) and 31-40 years (53%). Meanwhile, at the age of 41-50 years, overuse injury is the dominant injury compared to acute injury (83% vs 17%). In terms of anatomical injuries, 74% of 80 participants had lower limb injuries. Regarding the cause of injury, 52.5% of all 80 participants chose inadequate warm-up as the cause of injury. This study shows that as people get older, the risk of injury in recreational badminton players in Indonesia increases. Inadequate warm-up is a common cause of injury risk for all ages, and the lower limb is the part of the body that is most often injured.

Identification of Stunting Disease using Anthropometry Data and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Model

Children with unbalanced nutrition are currently crucial health issues and under the spotlight around the world. One of the terms for malnourished children is stunting. Stunting is a disease of malnutrition found in children aged under 5 years; as many as 70% of stunting sufferers are children aged 0-23 months. There are several ways to diagnose stunting, one of which is using stunting anthropometry. Stunting anthropometry can measure the physique of children so that some of the features that characterize the presence of stunting can be identified. Features resulted from the stunting anthropometry cover age, height, weight, gender, upper arm circumference, head size, chest circumference, and hip fat measurement. The process of identifying stunting can be simplified using an intelligent system called the Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD) system. CAD system contains 2 main processes, namely preprocessing and classification. Preprocessing includes normalization and augmentation of data using the SMOTE method. The classification process in this study uses the LSTM method. LSTM is a modification of the Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) method by adding a memory cell so that it can store memory data for a long time and in large quantities. The results of this study compare between the results of models that apply preprocessing and the one without preprocessing. The model that only uses LSTM has the best accuracy of 78.35%; the model with normalization produces an accuracy of 81.53%; the model that uses SMOTE produces an accuracy of 81.66%; and the model that uses normalization and SMOTE produces the best accuracy of 85.79%.