Search for dissertations about: "Thesis on anthropometry"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 57 swedish dissertations containing the words Thesis on anthropometry.
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11. Consideration of anthropometric diversity
Abstract : Ergonomics and Human Factors address factors important to consider in the product and production development process. This is done through a User Centred Design process where focus is put on human-machine interactions. READ MORE
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12. Planning of Environments for People with Physical Disabilities Using Computer Aided Design
Abstract : In the area of environment adaptations for people with physical disabilities, it is of vital importance that the design is optimized considering the human-environment interactions. All involved persons in such a planning process must be given sufficient support in understanding the information, so that everyone can participate actively. READ MORE
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13. Health and Nutrition in the Tarahumara of Northern Mexico : Studies among Women and Children
Abstract : Belonging to an indigenous group in Mexico is usually associated with poor health, mainly as the result of social isolation from the mainstream society. The Tarahumara are no exception. They constitute the largest indigenous group in northern Mexico and one of the most marginalized ethnic minorities in North America. READ MORE
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14. Muscle function and physical activity in pre-pubertal school children
Abstract : Background: Regular participation in physical activity or organized exercise is regarded as one important lifestyle factor that could improve musculoskeletal health, fitness and body composition. For children and adolescents physical activity is important not only in training of the neuromuscular system, coordination and balance, but in a wider perspective, for adopting a lifestyle that possibly reduces the risk of coronary artery disease, obesity, osteoporosis and other contributors to morbidity and mortality in the population. READ MORE
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15. Human body composition. Reference data and anthropometric equations. The metabolic syndrome and risk
Abstract : The determination of body composition is a key to the understanding of the relation between obesity and disease. In order to evaluate body composition data, reference values are needed. Since methods with high validity and reproducibility are expensive and often time consuming, simpler techniques based on anthropometry are needed. READ MORE