Anthropometric Comparisons between Body Measurements of Men and Women

Abstract

This report documents some of the differences in the body proportions of men and women in the region of the torso and legs. The study utilized discriminate analysis to pinpoint multivariate differences and regression analysis to indicate the magnitude of these differences from an applications' standpoint. The coefficients and estimates from these analyses are presented. It appears that men and women are proportioned so differently that it should be nearly impossible to have a single sizing system for coverall or flight suit types of clothing or equipment. Keywords: Anthropometrics; Gender differences; Face; Masks.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA204698

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  • Barry T. Bates
  • Edward Schafer

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space

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  • Air Force
  • Biomedical Research
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Science
  • Databases
  • Discriminant Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Factor Analysis
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Information Science
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Protective Clothing
  • Regression Analysis
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Surveys
  • United States

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  • Education

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