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Table 3 Results from the morphometry study of the 151 adults

From: Health and sanitary status in 1970 of Tubu nomads dwelling in Northeastern Niger

Item

Value

Average height (cm)

 

  Males

164.1 (range: 155–182)

  Females

157.4 (range: 140-172)

Average weight (kg)

 

  Males

50.1 (range: 37–70)

  Females

47.9 (range: 39–65)

Average thoracic perimeter at rest (cm)

 

  Males

79.7 (range: 64–105)

  Females

76.1 (range: 62-90)

Average thoracic perimeter after breathing (cm)

 

  Males

84.9 (range: 66-109)

  Females

80.3 (range: 64-94)

Average abdominal perimeter (cm)

 

  Males

69.6 (range: 51-88)

  Females

67.5 (range: 54-85)