October 2014

The use of arm span to estimate height among the Urhobos in Delta state of Nigeria

Aim: The purpose of this study is to determine the accuracy of arm span as a measure of height among the Urhobos in Delta State of Nigeria. Methods: The nature and scope of this study encompassed 401 adults (199 males and 202 females) aged 22 to 65 years from the Urhobo ethnic group in Delta State of Nigeria. Data was collected with subjects in the anatomical position. Height and arm span were measured with a...

Author(s): Anibor E, Ogbor-Omorie E, Nwagbara A