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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric growth and development
    • Human body morphology
    • Biometric analysis

    Background:

    • Understanding body shape changes during childhood is crucial for assessing growth patterns.
    • Previous research has highlighted the influence of age and sex on pediatric body composition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate age-related changes in body shape among children aged 6-10 years.
    • To examine sex-specific differences in body shape development during this period.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized bone diameter measurements to define body shape.
    • Employed regression analysis to compare different body measurements relative to each other.
    • Analyzed data from 219 children aged six to ten years.

    Main Results:

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    • Significant sex differences were observed in body shape metrics.
    • Specific comparisons revealed significant differences between biacromial width and extremity diameter composite (EDC) versus height.
    • Further significant differences were found between biacromial width and biiliac width, and between EDC and trunk diameter composite.

    Conclusions:

    • Both chronological age and sex are significant factors influencing body shape in children aged 6-10 years.
    • The findings provide insights into pediatric morphological development and potential sex-based variations.