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Hand anthropometric study in northern Colombia

Oscar Oviedo-Trespalacios1,2,3, Laura Martínez Buelvas4,3, José Hernández3

  • 1a Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety - Queensland (CARRS-Q) , Queensland University of Technology (QUT) , Australia.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics : JOSE
|July 29, 2016
PubMed

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This study measured 32 hand dimensions in northern Colombians, finding significant differences between males and females. These anthropometric variations across populations highlight the need for region-specific design considerations.

Area of Science:

  • Anthropometry
  • Human Biology
  • Ergonomics

Background:

  • Understanding population-specific anthropometric data is crucial for effective design.
  • Previous studies have shown variations in body dimensions across different global populations.
  • The Caribbean region of Colombia lacks comprehensive hand anthropometry data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To collect detailed hand dimension data for the northern Colombian (Caribbean region) population.
  • To compare these hand measurements with data from other Colombian regions and international populations.
  • To identify sex-based differences in hand dimensions within the studied population.

Main Methods:

  • Measurement of 32 distinct hand dimensions.
  • Inclusion of 120 males and 86 females from northern Colombia.
  • Comparative analysis with existing anthropometric data from Colombia, USA, Chile, Jordan, Korea, and Japan.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences observed in hand dimensions between males and females, with males exhibiting larger measurements.
  • Substantial physiological variations identified when comparing northern Colombian hand dimensions with other regions within Colombia.
  • Notable anthropometric differences were found across the international populations studied.

Conclusions:

  • Hand anthropometry in the northern Colombian population exhibits distinct characteristics compared to other regions and countries.
  • Acknowledging and incorporating these anthropometric differences is essential for designing machinery and apparatus.
  • Failure to account for regional anthropometric variations can lead to decreased productivity and increased occupational health risks.

Keywords:
anthropometryergonomicsindustrial workersoccupational healthwork design

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