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[The physical development of the children of Kirov Province]
Gigiena I Sanitariia
|July 29, 1998
Insights
This study examined over 42,000 children, finding most had normal physical development. However, obesity and leanness were the primary physical abnormalities identified across age groups.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Anthropometry
- Public Health
Background:
- Assessing children's physical development is crucial for identifying health trends.
- Unfavorable environmental conditions can impact child development.
- Establishing developmental standards is essential for monitoring population health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the physical development of children aged 3 to 14 years.
- To identify prevalent physical abnormalities in the studied pediatric population.
- To establish reference standards for children's physical development considering residential factors.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving the examination of over 42,000 children aged 3 to 14 years.
- Assessment of physical development and identification of abnormalities such as obesity and leanness.
- Data analysis considering the place of residence to establish developmental standards.
Main Results:
- Approximately 65-68% of the children exhibited normal physical development.
- Obesity and leanness were the most common physical abnormalities observed across all age groups.
- Physical development standards were determined based on the study findings and residential locations.
Conclusions:
- While most children were normally developed, significant prevalence of obesity and leanness requires attention.
- Environmental factors, indicated by place of residence, play a role in children's physical development standards.
- The study provides essential data for public health interventions aimed at improving pediatric physical health.
Abstract:
More than 42,000 children aged 3 to 14 years were examined. Most (65-68%) of them were normally physically developed. In all the age groups, the major physical abnormalities were obesity or leanness. Physical features were determined in the areas under unfavourable conditions. The standards of children's physical development were established according to the results of the studies by taking into account the place of their residence.