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Body density and other anthropometric data were obtained on 101 Indian soldiers who were continuously staying at high altitude (3920 m) for more than 10 months. Use was made of a human body volumeter, and body density was calculated from observed body weight and volume. Measurements were taken on the body using standard techniques. A stepwise linear regression analysis was performed to establish possible relationships of 36 body measurements with density and lean body weight. Thigh anterior, juxta-nipple skin folds and forearm and ankle circumferences were selected in the regression equation predicting body density. Multiple correlation coefficient (R) equal to 0.765 was obtained for this equation. For the predicted lean body weight, R equalled 0.930. The regression equations included body weight, thigh anterior and juxta-nipple skin fold thicknesses, and forearm circumference. Contribution of other body measurements in the regression of these parameters was not significant. The analysis also revealed that a new set of coefficients is required for the measurements included in the published regression equations.
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Bharadwaj, H., Verma, S.S., Zachariah, T. et al. Estimation of body density and lean body weight from body measurements at high altitude. Europ. J. Appl. Physiol. 36, 141–150 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00423121
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