Anthropometric Measures as Indicators of Health Risks among Female College Students
The present study investigated the relationships between anthropometric measurements of female college students. The study was conducted on a relatively small sample size of female college students. The sample consisted of 15 respondents with an age range from 16 to 23 years. The anthropometric measurements included age, height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, hip circumference, Waist-Hip Ratio(WHR) and Waist circumference – Height Ratio (WHtR). The results of the study showed that there were significant correlations between age and each of the other variables. The strength of the correlations varied from moderate to strong, with the strongest correlation being between age and Body mass index(BMI). Additionally, the results of the regression analysis showed that BMI was a significant predictor of waist circumference. These findings suggest that there are important relationships between anthropometric measurements of female college students. These relationships can be used to better understand the risk factors for obesity and other health conditions. The study also has some limitations. First, the sample size was relatively small, which may limit the generalization of the findings. Second, the study was a cross-sectional design which restricts the ability to establish causal relationships between variables. Despite these limitations, the study provides valuable insights into the relationships between anthropometric measurements of female college students. These findings can be used for health interventions and emphasize the importance of monitoring body composition changes and addressing associated health risks in this population. The study suggests that there are significant correlations between age and various body composition variables.