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Anthropometric Measures

Meaning

Anthropometric Measures are the systematic, non-invasive measurements of the physical dimensions and composition of the human body. These quantifiable data points, including height, weight, body circumferences, and skinfold thickness, serve as fundamental indicators of nutritional status, growth, and overall health risk. Clinicians and researchers utilize these measures to track changes over time and to calculate indices like the Body Mass Index, or BMI, and the waist-to-hip ratio. Accurate anthropometry is a cornerstone of clinical health assessment and epidemiological studies worldwide.