Intergenerational differences in the body build of women
Journal Title: Medical Science Pulse - Year 2019, Vol 13, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: This study analyzed generational differences in body build of woman. Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to examine the intergenerational differences in the body build of women. Material and methods: 90 women (30 female physiotherapy students, their mothers and grandmothers) were examined. Their heights, weights, waist circumferences, and waist and hip circumferences were measured. Their Body mass index (BMI) and Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR) were calculated. Their frequency of underweight, overweight and obesity were estimated. WHO criteria were applied. The results were subjected to statistical analysis. Descriptive statistics were calculated. The Shapiro-Wilk test for testing the normal distribution was used. The Kruskal-Wallis test and post-hoc test were used. A significance level alpha of 0.05 was assumed. Statistica 13.1 was used for calculations. Results: The median body height of the female students was 166.8 cm, their mothers 160.8 cm, and grandmothers 158.0 cm. Their median body masses were, respectively: 59.4 kg, 70.1 kg and 72.5 kg. Their median BMIs were 21.4 kg/m2, 26.3 kg/m2, and 29.2 kg/ m2, and their WHRs were 0.80, 0.86, and 0.87, respectively. Underweight was only seen in students (13%). The prevalence of overweight female students (BMI ≥30) was 10%, their mothers 33% and their 13% grandmothers, whereas obesity was 7%, 30% and 50%, respectively. Conclusions: There were intergenerational differences in the body structure of women. In subsequent generations, the size of the body increased, and height of the body decreased. There were differences between mothers and offspring. From an early age, body growth should be monitored to prevent obesity development with age.<br/><br/>
Authors and Affiliations
Agata Mroczek, Katarzyna Kicka, Antonina Kaczorowska
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP600044
- DOI 10.5604/01.3001.0013.2793
- Views 141
- Downloads 0
EFEKTYWNOŚĆ MASAŻU TENSEGRACYJNEGO U ZAWODOWYCH BIEGACZY DŁUGODYSTANSOWYCH - OPIS PRZYPADKU
Wstęp: Niezależnie od dyscypliny sportowej, zasad proflaktyki stosowanych przez sportowców, metod trenerskich i doświadczenia, urazy i kontuzje towarzyszą sportowcom od zawsze. Są nieuniknione, a gdy się pojawią należy z...
The value of interdisciplinary research: lessons from the 2017 Nobel Prize in chronobiology
Since 1901, the Nobel Prize has been awarded to scientists who have made the most important discoveries for the benefit of humanity. The 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded jointly to Jeffrey C. Hall,...
Termografia jako nieinwazyjne i wiarygodne narzędzie diagnostyczne w medycynie – wybrane przykłady
Obrazowanie termograficzne to pomiar rozkładu temperatury na badanej powierzchni ciała. Symetria rozkładu temperatury skóry jest ważnym wskaźnikiem prawidłowej fizjologii ludzkiego organizmu. Nieprawidłowy rozkład temper...
STAN AKTYWNOŚCI FIZYCZNEJ I JEJ POSTRZEGANIE PRZEZ PACJENTÓW ONKOLOGICZNYCH
Background. Malignant neoplasms constitute significant danger to humans on a global scale. However, the effects of oncological therapies continue to be unsatisfactory. In order to improve the treatment results, new or ad...
Rola pomocy społecznej w opiece paliatywnej w Polsce
Opieka paliatywna polega na sprawowaniu całościowej opiekinad pacjentem w terminalnym okresie życia. Dotyczy sfery medycznej, duchowej, psychicznej oraz socjalnej. Podstawowąformą wsparcia jest działalność zespołu interd...