Author

Publication

1992 - Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England

Language

English

Word Count

70,500 words, Guess

Page Count

282 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Goodreads3682703
  • LibraryThing7831850

Classifications

  • DDC612.6
  • LCCQP84 .R723 1992

Description

Documents the Fels longitudinal study, a study of human growth maturation and body composition. The book shows how data collected from more than 1,000 participants during the past 60 years have been analyzed to test a wide range of hypotheses, and describes how the findings have led to the development of improved research methods. Topics covered include: the management and analysis of data; prenatal, familial and genetic studies; physical growth, development and maturation; bones and teeth; body composition; and risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.

Subjects

Topics

GrowthInfantSkeletonChildrenResearchHuman bodyComposition

Places

Series Statement

  • Cambridge studies in biological anthropology ;

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