[Triceps and subscapular skinfold thickness. A random sample, Geneva 1972]

Subscapular and triceps skinfold thickness were measured by using a Lange skinfold caliper, on a random sample of 2861 boys and 2692 girls aged 4 to 191/2 years. The technique of measurement is specified, and the data are submitted to statistical analysis with a view to standardization. For both skinfolds, the sample size, the arithmetic mean and the standard deviation in each age group and either sex are given in tabular form. Correspondingly, fitted percentiles are shown on separate graphs for both of these skinfolds, related to age as well at to standing height of boys or girls.