Growth of children in two economically diverse Peruvian high-altitude communities

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This article discusses the growth of children in southern Peru's high-altitude copper mining region, examining subjects enjoying good and health and nutrition in the economically favorable mining communities with those in poorer communities. Results show significant differences in weight, height and body fat, with children from the mining communities exhibiting higher porportions than the other children, and both groups being taller and heavier than samples from the 1960s.

Peru, Research, Analysis, Physiological aspects, Growth factors, Social classes, Social class, Altitude, Influence of, Peruvians

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Assessment of the growth of children and physical status of adults in two Aboriginal communities in South Australia

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The physical status of adults and growth of children in two Aboriginal communities, Gerard and Raukkan, South Australia, were evaluated. Measurements of 110 children and 77 adults taken annually between 1996 and 2000 included height, weight, biepicondylar breadth of humerus, triceps, and subscapular skinfolds, and arm circumferences.

South Australia, Australia, Anthropometry, Australian aborigines, Aboriginal Australians

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Body mass index growth in a sample of U.S. children: repeated measures data analysis of the Minneapolis Children's Blood Pressure Study

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Data from the Minneapolis Children's Blood Pressure Study have been used to analyze body mass index (BMI) growth in children and young adults. The subjects were 6-9 years at the beginning of the study and were followed for 12 years. Sex and ethnic differences in BMI growth are discussed.

United States, Demographic aspects, Body mass index

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