Publications by authors named "Ludmila V Zadorozhnaya"
The aim of the present study was to analyze secular changes in body measurements in children of the Arkhangelsk city from 1988 to 2010. A large number of anthropometric measurements were taken on each individual including height, weight, arm, leg and trunk lengths (estimated), body diameters and circumferences, skinfold thickness. Stages of secondary sex characteristics were also evaluated; data on menarcheal age were collected by status-quo method.
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- A study looked at 2,106 girls and 2,169 boys aged 7 to 17 in three towns in the Saratov region from 2002 to 2004, focusing on their growth and health.
- The towns included Khvalynsk, a small town with less industry, Balakovo, a bigger industrial city, and Saratov, a large capital city.
- Results showed that kids in Khvalynsk were shorter and lighter but had bigger chests than some from Balakovo, and Khvalynsk girls started their periods a bit later compared to girls in the other towns.