Publications by authors named "Munibah Makda"
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- This study explores how ulna length (UL) can be used to estimate body height in adults from various ethnic backgrounds, addressing limitations in existing prediction equations.
- Researchers measured height and UL in 542 adults at multiple UK locations, grouping data by ethnicity and sex to create targeted height prediction equations.
- The new equations performed better than traditional models for estimating height in Asian and Black adults, showing closer alignment with actual measured heights, and providing a more reliable alternative for these groups.