Anthropometric characteristics of rural elderly females in Malaysia

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Anthropometric characteristics of rural elderly females in Malaysia

Selected anthropometric measurements were examined for 305 Malay females age 55 and older from selected rural villages in Malaysia. Although height and indicators of stature were similar to elderly Asian females living in similar environments, the Malay females were comparatively heavier with more b...

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Main Authors:	Yassin, Zaitun, Terry, Rhonda Dale
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Gordon and Breach Science Publishers 1991
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37297/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37297/1/37297.pdf

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