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Physical parameters in Japanese newborns.

H Tateishi1, T Kajii

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, Ube, Japan.

The Japanese Journal of Human Genetics
|September 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Japanese newborns exhibit distinct physical characteristics compared to Caucasians. This study details differences in head, face, and finger measurements, providing valuable data for pediatric research.

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Area of Science:

  • Anthropometry
  • Pediatrics
  • Human Genetics

Background:

  • Establishing normative physical data for newborns is crucial for clinical assessment.
  • Understanding ethnic variations in physical parameters aids in identifying developmental trends.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document physical measurements in Japanese newborns.
  • To compare these measurements with those of Caucasian newborns.

Main Methods:

  • Nineteen physical parameters of the head, face, chest, and fingers were measured in 100 Japanese newborns (50 male, 50 female).
  • Measurements were taken 8 to 64 hours after birth.
  • Data were analyzed to establish normal values (mean +/- 2 S.D.) for each sex, excluding exceptional values.

Main Results:

  • Japanese newborns displayed longer inner canthal and shorter outer canthal distances compared to Caucasian newborns.
  • Shorter ear lengths were observed in Japanese newborns.
  • Longer palm and middle finger lengths were noted in Japanese newborns.

Conclusions:

  • Significant anthropometric differences exist between Japanese and Caucasian newborns.
  • These findings contribute to sex-specific reference data for Japanese infant physical characteristics.

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