Secular changes in the anthropometrics of Chilean workers and its implication in design

BACKGROUND: Anthropometrics is very important when ensuring a physical match between end users and product or workstations. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study are twofold, to provide anthropometric data for the design products examine secular changes in adult Chilean workers period more than 20 years. METHODS: Nineteen measurements from two samples 1995 2016 were compared using independent t-test (95% confidence interval), where additionally absolute relative differences calculated. RESULTS: trend observed Stature characterized by an increase average 20mm 10.5mm per decade females males, respectively. There positive both genders, which most selected body measurements. pronounced increases onWeight, Shoulder breadth, Body mass index, Popliteal height; Buttock-popliteal length Hip width. CONCLUSIONS: Segmental dimensions that experienced trend, together with Weight Stature, highly correlated seating design, addressing need review targeting workers, such as public transport seats, office furniture industrial workplaces.