Browsing by Subject "Anthropometry"
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Anthropometrical indicators of non-communicable diseases for a black South African population in transition
(North-West University, 2009)Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are also known as chronic diseases of lifestyle and cause the greatest burden of disease globally, whether measured as morbidity or mortality. Although there is consensus that obesity is a ... -
Anthropometrical, physical, motor and sport psychological profile of adolescent males with sprinting potential
(Stellenbosch Univ, 2016)This study determined whether anthropometrical, physical, motor and sport psychological differences exist between a group of male adolescents who show talent for sprinting and their less talented counterparts. Grade 8 boys ... -
Assessment of the ergonomic design of self-contained self-rescuer (SCSR) devices for use by women in mining
(SAIMM, 2020)Increasing numbers of women are entering the South African mining industry, but self-contained self-rescuer (SCSR) devices might not be suited to female anthropometric dimensions. The aim of this project was to assess ... -
Association between blood pressure, measures of body composition and lifestyle factors in township adolescents, North-West Province, South Africa
(LAM Publications, 2011)Risk factors for development of cardiovascular disease develop early in life and track into adulthood. This study investigated the relationship between blood pressure (BP) and measures of body composition in adolescents. ... -
The association between eating habits and overweight in 10-15 year old school children in the North West Province
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2001)The prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents worldwide appears to be increasing. There are many factors which contribute to the development of overweight and obesity. It is believed that bad eating habits is ... -
Association of waist circumference with perception of own health in urban African males and females: the Sympathetic Activity and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Africans (SABPA) study
(Taylor & Francis, 2012)Background: Current waist circumference (WC) cut-points of the Joint Statement Consensus (JSC) (male ≥ 94 cm, female ≥ 80 cm) were compared with a recently proposed WC cut-point (RPWC) (male ≥ 90 cm, female ≥ 98 cm). In ... -
Associations between indices of iron status, anthropometric and biological markers of cardiovascular disease risk
(North-West University, 2011)Background: In South Africa, as in many other developing countries, iron deficiency (the most common micronutrient deficiency) still remains unresolved; while obesity has emerged as a public health challenge causing increases ... -
Bilateral differences in anthropometric measurements and isokinetic strength variables of female university level netball players
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Unilateral movements refer to a movement performed by a single limb, whereas bilateral movements are performed with both limbs. The literature review conducted for this study, indicated that netball players favour unilateral ... -
Biomechanical, anthropometrical and physical profile of the North-West University Club netball players and the relationship to musculoskeletal injuries
(North-West University, 2008)Background: Netball is a physically demanding game and is associated with traumatic and overuse injuries, and it is therefore associated with high injury incidences (Hopper, 1986; Eggar, 1990). Literature indicates that ... -
Comparison of body mass index and fat percentage criteria classification of 7-13 year-old rural boys in South Africa
(BMC, 2020)Abstract Background: The aim of this paper was to investigate whether BMI and fat percentage classification criteria, would classify a sample of 7–13 year old boys from a rural background in similar nutritional ...