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Anthropometry

The technique that deals with the measurement of the size, weight, and proportions of the human or other primate body.
National Institutes of Health

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Anthropology, PhysicalBody CompositionBody ConstitutionBody Weights and Measures

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Cephalometrycomputer-based morphometric analysis

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endoscopy, imaging, and graphical representation

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Highly Cited
2012
Highly Cited
2012
Singapore Malay Eye Study: rationale and methodology of 6‐year follow‐up study (SiMES‐2)
Background:  To describe the rationale and study design of a follow‐up epidemiological eye study among Singaporean Malay adults. 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Low Dairy Intake in Early Childhood Predicts Excess Body Fat Gain
Objective: To estimate the effect of dairy intake in early childhood on the acquisition of body fat throughout childhood. 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Correlates of Type 2 diabetes mellitus in children, adolescents and young adults in north India: a multisite collaborative case‐control study
Aims  In this study we describe the clinical, anthropometric and biochemical characteristics of patients with early onset Type 2… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Representing older and disabled people in virtual user trials: data collection methods.
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Does overweight in infancy persist through the preschool years? An analysis of CDC Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System data
SummaryObjective:To determine whether overweight in infancy (0-11 months) and young childhood (12-35 months) persists through the… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Measurement of visceral adipose tissue by DXA combined with anthropometry in obese humans
OBJECTIVE: To get accurate measurements of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).DESIGN: DXA… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Mechanical advantage in wheelchair lever propulsion: effect on physical strain and efficiency.
In this experimental study on a prototype lever-propelled wheelchair, the effect of a range of mechanical advantages (MA) on… 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Anthropometry in blacks: applicability of generalized skinfold equations and differences in fat patterning between blacks and whites.
To test the accuracy of generalized skinfold (SF) equations in blacks and to compare fat patterning in black and white adults… 
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Bioimpedance or anthropometry?
The ability of bioimpedance (BIA) to predict body composition in comparison with anthropometric measurements (weight and height… 
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Total dose iron infusion, malaria and pregnancy in Papua New Guinea.
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