dbANTHROP: Sistema de manejo de información antropométrica

Authors

  • S. M. Gamiño
  • E. Cortés
  • C. C. Caudillo

Abstract

 

Anthropometric studies are essential tools in human morphological and functional assessment. World most frequently used methods are based on measurement of skinfolds and circumferences. Body mass index (BMI), waist to hip ratio (WHR) and % body fat (%BF) are drawn from the recorded data. BMI, WHR and %BF are indicative of individuals health and functionality. Data collection, storage and analysis from large populations are highly time and effort consuming. Error probability increases due to complexity of calculation procedures required, and to operators fatigue. Both, representing limiting steps to use in simple paradoxes. The present work describes the construction and utilization of an anthropometric database for Spanish speaking users. We use a precomputed architecture, to establish 1 to 1 biyective relations. In addition, dbANTHROP automatically calculates body fat using the Jackson & Pollock, for 3 and 7 skinfolds, and Slaugther, for 2 skinfolds, equations. It estimates free fat, free fat mass and ideal weight, BMI and WHR. It is provided with powerful filtration and report tools, to select data for individuals or age, gender, race and anthropometric characteristics groups. The program works on Windows Microsoft®, under a friendly to user philosophy.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Downloads

Published

2002-03-06

How to Cite

Gamiño, S. M., Cortés, E., & Caudillo, C. C. (2002). dbANTHROP: Sistema de manejo de información antropométrica. Revista Mexicana De Ingenieria Biomedica, 23(1), 11–15. Retrieved from http://rmib.com.mx/index.php/rmib/article/view/295

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2002): March

Section

Research Articles

License

Upon acceptance of an article in the RMIB, corresponding authors will be asked to fulfill and sign the copyright and the journal publishing agreement, which will allow the RMIB authorization to publish this document in any media without limitations and without any cost. Authors may reuse parts of the paper in other documents and reproduce part or all of it for their personal use as long as a bibliographic reference is made to the RMIB. However written permission of the Publisher is required for resale or distribution outside the corresponding author institution and for all other derivative works, including compilations and translations.

Dimensions Citation