Comparison of postural position and body mass index in elementary male students in public and private elementary schools

Autor: Mosavi SK, Ahmadkhani J, Ghasemnian A
Jazyk: perština
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: مجله دانشگاه علوم پزشکی گرگان, Vol 17, Iss 4, Pp 78-84 (2015)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1562-4765
2008-4080
Popis: Background and Objective: Skeleton abnormalities have adverse effect on skeleton structure and natural shape of hight. This study was done to compare the postural position and body mass index in elementary male students in public and private elementary schools. Methods: This descriptive - analytic study was done on 1254 boys (627 subjects of elementary public school and private elementary schools Abhar city in North West of Iran. Weight and height and body mass index of students were measured. Stature abnormalities measured with Bob, Kayfometer, Goniometer, Caliper and Padscope. Results: BMI of students was more in private school (18.23±3.76) in compare to public schools (17.4±3.46) (P
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