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Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study
Published on: February 2, 2017
A dataset on anthropometric measurements of children in Jordan for ergonomic product design
1Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa 13133, Jordan.
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This study measured 23 anthropometric dimensions in 354 Jordanian children aged 6 months to 9 years. The data supports creating child-friendly furniture, tools, and clothing tailored to local needs.
Area of Science:
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
- Pediatric Anthropometry
- Product Design
Background:
- Child anthropometric data is crucial for designing safe and functional products.
- Existing data may not accurately represent diverse populations like Jordanian children.
- Tailored design considerations are needed for children's specific physical attributes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To collect and analyze comprehensive static anthropometric measurements of Jordanian children.
- To provide a foundational dataset for product design and development tailored to this demographic.
- To establish a link between anthropometric data and design attributes relevant to Jordanian society.
Main Methods:
- Collected 23 linear static anthropometric measurements from 354 Jordanian children.
- Stratified participants into six age groups (6 months to 9 years).
- Measured skeletal dimensions, including joint distances and body segment sizes.
Main Results:
- Detailed anthropometric data (e.g., stature, sitting height, knee height, eye height sitting, chest depth, shoulder breadth) was compiled.
- The dataset covers a significant range of physical dimensions for Jordanian children.
- Provided a comprehensive overview of static body measurements across different pediatric age groups.
Conclusions:
- The collected anthropometric data is vital for designing child-specific furniture, tools, and toys.
- This dataset can inform the development of culturally relevant products, including clothing and safety equipment for Jordanian children.
- Facilitates evidence-based design decisions to meet the unique needs of the pediatric population in Jordan.
Abstract:
The assessment and examination of anthropometric measures in children are of paramount significance in the advancement and creation of furniture, tools, and toys that specifically addresses the requirements of children as users. The dataset analyzed a total of 354 children from Jordan, divided into six distinct age groups ranging from 6 months to 9 years. The linear static measures included the skeletal dimensions pertaining to the distances between joints in the body, as well as the dimensions of the middle and lower bodies. It consists of 23 anthropometric measurements such as: stature, sitting height, knee height, eye height sitting, chest depth and shoulder breadth and others. The dataset supports the article "Preliminary and Comprehensive Static Anthropometric Measurements of Jordanian Children for Various Age Groups" [1]. The available data may initiate the establishment of a connection between anthropometric measurements and other design attributes used in Jordanian society. Additionally, these data have the potential to provide valuable insights for the development of diverse functional products, including clothing and safety equipment specifically tailored for the needs of children in Jordan.
