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The chapter presents the main reference anthropometric data, describing its collection and return criteria.
Anthropometry is the most applicable, economical and non-invasive way to determine the size, proportions and composition of the human body. Moreover, since the body size at each age reflects the general state of health and well-being of individuals and populations, anthropometry can be used to estimate functionality, health status and survival (De Onis and Habicht 1996).
This chapter was co-authored by Francesca Fazzini, Giulio Arcangeli, Nicola Mucci and Mattia Pistolesi.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes/index.htm.
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UNI EN ISO 15535:1553. General requirements for establishing anthropometric databases. http://store.uni.com/catalogo/index.php/uni-en-iso-15535-2013.html.
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Tosi, F. (2020). The Anthropometric Reference Data. In: Design for Ergonomics. Springer Series in Design and Innovation , vol 2. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-33562-5_11
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