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ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS OF TRUNK AND LIMB DIMENSIONS IN NEWBORNS FROM MOSUL, IRAQ
Omar Akram Qassim*, Bassam Najem Abo** and Abdul Aziz Zauba Mansour***
ABSTRACT
Anthropometric measurements play an important role in assessing the physical growth and development of newborns, especially in identifying any unusual features. This study aims to establish normal values for trunk and limb measurements in full-term Iraqi newborns. We carefully collected ten different measurements from 100 newborns (46 males and 54 females) within the first 24 hours after birth, ensuring that only those meeting specific criteria were included. Newborns who did not meet these criteria were excluded from the study. For each measurement, we calculated the means and standard deviation (SD) and created standardized curves to show the distribution. The results show significant differences between males and females in all measurements. The study shows that Iraqi newborns have unique physical features. This means we need to create growth charts that are specific to this region.
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