What is it about?
The purpose of this study was to study, observe, and clarify the dynamics of physical growth, as well as changes of some morphometrical and physiological variables of Kosovo population. 17,894 males from Kosovo, between 6 and 51 years of age and older, were measured. Body height, body weight, BMI, systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, heart rate, and VO2 max were recorded.
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Why is it important?
According to the results of this study, with regard to its purpose, we may clarify the dynamics of physical growth, as well changes of some morphomterical and physiological variables of Kosovo population, at different ages.
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Standard Deviation shows the similar dispersion of results at different ages, for values of all measured variables. Also, the normal dispersion of the results was verified by the Coefficient of Variation, which signifies the reliability of the measurements that were completed. The exceptions of this normal dispersion showed the individuals of age groups 13-14 years old, which have shown their higher values of Standard Deviation, and Coefficient of Variation on the variable of body height, which can be explained by the growth spurt during puberty that occurs at this age.
PhD Agron M Rexhepi
Institute of Sports Anthropology
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This page is a summary of: Physical Characteristics at Different Ages, International Journal of Morphology, March 2011, SciELO Comision Nacional de Investigacion Cientifica Y Tecnologica (CONICYT),
DOI: 10.4067/s0717-95022011000100018.
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