Anthropometric measures in  women of reproductive age in Mashhad

M Koolivand; T Khadivzade; S Paarsaay

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Anthropometric measures in women of reproductive age in Mashhad

Author(s):

M Koolivand^1,*,

T Khadivzade¹,

S Paarsaay¹

1Iran

Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences:Vol. 6, issue 3; e81017

Published online:Dec 19, 2002

Article type:Research Article

Received:Aug 12, 2002

Accepted:Dec 11, 2002

How to Cite:Koolivand M, Khadivzade T, Paarsaay S. Anthropometric measures in women of reproductive age in Mashhad.J Kermanshah Univ Med Sci.2002;6(3):e81017.

Abstract

Introduction and Objectives: : This descriptive study was done to determine the Anthropometric measures of women of reproductive age in Mashhad during the years 1376-1377.

Materials and Methods: 2000 women aged 15-49 years, were recruited from housewives, employees, and students. Weight, height, circumference of mid upper arm, calf and wrist, and triceps skin fold were measured.

Results: Mean ± SD values are : weight:58.2± 23.9 kg , height:156.5± 6.1 cm , body mass index:23.6± 4.4kg/m2 , ideal weight:103.5 ± 15.9%, mid upper arm circumference:26.6 ± 9.3 cm, calf circumference:33.7± 3.42 cm, triceps skin fold 16 ± 6.4mm. Highest mean height and lowest mean weight were seen in 15-19 and 20-24 years groups, respectively. Highest mean weight and lowest mean height were seen in 40-45 years group.

Discussion and Conclusions: Low anthropometric measures are indicative of poor nutrition among the 2 extremes of reproductive age groups. We suggest that national reference values for anthropometric measures be determined.

Keywords

anthropometric measures

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