Anthropometric chest structure of Polish centenarians

• Autorzy: Broczek K.M. , Pawlinska-Chmara R. , Kupisz-Urbanska M. , Mossakowska M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

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The aim of the study was to analyze somatometric chest structure in persons aged over 100 years. The study group included 83 women and 13 men, aged 100-108 yr (median age -100.8 yr), who participated in the scientific project: 'Genetic and Environmental Factors of Longevity of Polish Centenarians' in 2002-2004. The Rohrer index of chest structure using acromion-acromion length and body height were compared with the results of pulse oximetry, spirometry, and the level of general physical activity. The majority of the centenarians had a pyknic structure of the chest, most likely as a result of a progressive reduction of body height and chest stooping. In comparison with the women who had marked alterations of chest structure, females with less profound changes had a lower respiratory rate, better tolerance of exercise, higher forced vital capacity, and a higher physical activity. A small number of male subjects studied made it impossible to analyze statistical correlations in this group. We conclude that there is a need to redefine anthropometric indices for a reliable assessment of chest structure in senescent subjects.

Słowa kluczowe

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Polish centenarian; anthropometry; chest structure; aging; respiratory function; longevity; somatometry; centenarian

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. Supplement
• Rocznik: 2005
• Tom: 56
• Numer: 4
• Opis fizyczny: p.9-13,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Broczek K.M.

• Warsaw Medical University, Warsaw, Poland

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Pawlinska-Chmara R.

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Kupisz-Urbanska M.

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Mossakowska M.