A study of growth in physical and physiological variables among Koya Dora Tribal Boys of Andhra Pradesh
Rao, B.D.; Rao, V.L.N.; Busi, B.R.
Journal of Human Ecology 8(2): 95-100
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0970-9274 DOI: 10.1080/09709274.1997.11907242Document Number: 211290
A cross-sectional study was undertaken among Koya Dora tribal boys in rural schools situated in the Rampachodavaram ITDA of Fast Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh (South India) during February to March, 1995. The sample consisted of 286 healthy boys aged 6+ to 18+ years. In this paper data on height, body weight, upper arm, calf, chest and head circumferences and skinfolds at biceps, triceps, subscapular, medial calf, forearm, suprailiac, abdominal and anterior thigh sites are presented, including patterns of change in these physical traits with advancing age. It has been observed that there is an increase in all the dimensions with increase in age except skinfolds. Analysis of data reveal that all the dimensions exhibited the maximum mean annual increments between 13 and 14 years. These boys are shorter and heavier than the National Standards (ICMR, 1984). The findings of the study can be used as a reference materials for Koya Dora tribal boys.