Changes in body size and fatness of Australian schoolchildren 1911-1976.
Data have been analysed from surveys of Queensland schoolchildren done in 1911, 1950 and 1976. Over this period there has been a marked increase in both height-for-age and weight-for-age in boys and girls. However, in boys, this increases growth has been associated with minimal increase in fatness. In girls there has probably been a real increase in body fatness, particularly since 1950. Raw data from past growth studies would make the analysis for secular changes in status more meaningful and accurate. We suggest that a central data bank for Australian growth studies be set up.
D000273:Adipose Tissue; D000293:Adolescent; D001315:Australia; D001823:Body Composition; D001835:Body Weight; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology*