We study the determinants of child anthropometrics on a sample of poor Colombian children living in small municipalities. We focus on the influence of household consumption, and public infrastructure, taking into account the endogeneity of household consumption using two different sets of instruments: household assets and municipality average wage. We find that both household consumption and pu...

Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) suffer from chronic infections and severe inflammation, which lead to progressive pulmonary disease [1]. Chronic suppurative lung disease, pancreatic insufficiency and anorexia are interrelated complications that have negative impacts on food intake and may affect the energy balance, contributing to the malnutrition [2]. Nutritional status is a prognostic mark...

Knowing the force profiles of individual muscles during various functional tasks may help to better identify various neuro-musculoskeletal impairments from functional movement analysis. Different simulation environments exist for this purpose. The aim of this study was to compare gait muscle force estimations (static optimisation) between the simulation environments AnyBody and OpenSim, using t...

The design optimisation of car seats is vital in ensuring comfort and safety whilst driving. main aim this study to determine the relationship between anthropometric parameters, interface pressure on driver’s a preferred driving position. A pressure-map sensor was used identify patterns seat. Results indicate significant relationships were found seat certain anthropometrics dimension. strong co...

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODSdParticipants underwent a 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) between 24 and 32 weeks. GDM was diagnosed post hoc using International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups criteria. Neonatal anthropometrics and cord serum C-peptide were measured. Adverse pregnancy outcomes included birth weight, newborn percent body fat, and cord C-peptide .90th perce...

Approximately 1/3 of visual display terminal operators report back and neck complaints, thus, research on optimal workstation parameters are needed. The objectives of this study were to assess the effects of monitor height, chair type, and their interaction on back/neck electromyography (EMG), perceived discomfort, and posture shifts during data entry tasks. Two levels of monitor height (based ...

........................................................................................................ii Dedication ..................................................................................... iv Acknowledgements........................................................................................v List of Tables and Figures.............................................................