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[Growth, weight and physical proportionality in twins].

M Zahálková1

  • 1Fakultní dĕtská nemocnice J. G. Mendela, Brno.

Ceskoslovenska Pediatrie
|August 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Identical twins exhibit lower height and weight compared to non-identical twins and the general population. However, twins, in general, show better proportionality, indicating less obesity and leanness.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Growth Studies
  • Twin Research
  • Anthropometry

Context:

  • Investigated growth patterns in twins aged 1-15 years from the South Moravian Region.
  • Compared twin anthropometric data with a control population.
  • Analyzed data from 2,226 boys and 2,302 girls born between 1973-1987.

Purpose:

  • To compare the growth, weight, and proportionality of twins with a control population.
  • To examine differences between identical, non-identical like-sexed, and unlike-sexed twin pairs.
  • To assess intra-pair differences in growth parameters.

Summary:

  • Identical twins showed significantly lower mean height and weight compared to the control population up to age 15.
  • Non-identical twins were more similar to the control group than identical twins.
  • Twins demonstrated a higher degree of proportionality, suggesting reduced rates of obesity and leanness compared to singletons.

Impact:

  • Provides insights into genetic and environmental influences on child development.
  • Highlights specific growth patterns in twin populations.
  • Contributes to understanding body composition and proportionality in pediatric populations.

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