Obezite günümüz toplumlarýný tehdit eden hastalýklar arasýnda yer almaktadýr. Bu çalýþmada Ankara... more Obezite günümüz toplumlarýný tehdit eden hastalýklar arasýnda yer almaktadýr. Bu çalýþmada Ankarada yaþayan alt sosyoekonomik konumdaki çocuklarda kilo fazlalýðý ve obezitenin ne ölçüde yaygýn olduðu tespit edilmeye çalýþýlmýþtýr. Araþtýrma, alt sosyoekonomik gruba mensup 714 yaþlarýndaki 891 (446 kýz, 445 erkek) öðrenci üzerinde gerçekleþtirilmiþtir. Bireylerin boy uzunluðu ve vücut aðýrlýðý ölçülmüþ, beden kitle indeksi (BKÝ) deðerleri hesaplanmýþtýr. Þiþmanlýk oraný belirlenirken ABDli çocuklarýn referans deðerleri esas alýnmýþ (National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey I-II) ve 8594.9inci persentil deðerleri arasýnda yer alanlar fazla kilolu, 95inci persentil ve üzerindeki deðere sahip olanlar þiþman olarak kabul edilmiþtir. Sonuç olarak örneklemde yer alan erkek çocuklarýn %7.69unun, kýzlarýn ise %3.82isinin aþýrý kilolu grupta yer aldýðý ortaya konmuþtur. Þiþmanlýk oranlarý ise erkeklerde %1.49, kýzlarda %2.29dur. Çalýþmamýzda elde edilen þiþmanlýk oraný obeziteyle ilgili diðer çalýþmalarla karþýlaþtýrýldýðýnda düþük frekanslardadýr. Bu bulgular, alt sosyoekonomik düzeyde obezitenin önemli bir sorun olmadýðýný göstermektedir.
The deformities of flatfoot (pes planus) and high arch (pes cavus) are serious health problems ca... more The deformities of flatfoot (pes planus) and high arch (pes cavus) are serious health problems causing gait and postural defects in all age groups. The aim of this study was to seek relationships of these two deformities with main anthropometric variables in adults. This study was carried out in 516 community individuals (253 males, 263 females) aged between 18 to 83 years, living in Ankara, Turkey. The mean age was 40.5+/-13.4 years in males, and 43.3+/-14.9 years in females. The participants were analyzed in five age brackets, namely 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and = or > 60 years. The presence of flatfoot or high arch was determined by the analysis of footprints. A total of five anthropometric variables were measured including body weight, body height, foot length, metatarsal width, and heel width. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated and shoe size of the individuals was recorded, as well. The incidences of flatfoot and high arch were 4.1% (n=21) and 1.2% (n=6), respectively. There were no significant differences between sex and age groups with respect to the frequency of both deformities (p>0.05). No associations were found between the presence of flatfoot or high arch and body weight, body height, BMI, foot length, metatarsal width, and shoe size (p>0.05). Only heel width showed a significant association with the presence of flatfoot (p=0.027). These findings suggest that the presence of high arch is not related to body composition and foot dimensions, while flatfoot is associated only with heel width.
Obezite günümüz toplumlarını tehdit eden hastalıklar arasında yer almaktadır. Bu çalışmada Ankara... more Obezite günümüz toplumlarını tehdit eden hastalıklar arasında yer almaktadır. Bu çalışmada Ankara'da yaşayan alt sosyoekonomik konumdaki çocuklarda kilo fazlalığı ve obezitenin ne ölçüde yaygın olduğu tespit edilmeye çalışılmıştır. Araştırma, alt sosyoekonomik gruba mensup ...
This study intends to determine if the sex of an individual can be identified by foot lengths, sh... more This study intends to determine if the sex of an individual can be identified by foot lengths, shoe lengths, and/or footprints. For this purpose, foot length, foot breadth, and foot heel breadth of 506 subjects, comprising 253 females and 253 males ranging from 17.56 to 82.92 years of age, were taken. In addition, the footprints (length, breadth, and heel breadth) and footwear (length and breadth) of the same subjects were measured. Finally, the shoe size of the subjects was recorded. Univariate and multivariate discriminant function models were developed for sex allocations. Statistical analyses indicated that univariate models correctly assign approximately 67-94% of individuals to their correct sex groups. Among univariate models the most reliable measurement was shoe length. The results of multivariate models were better than those of univariate ones, with an approximately 82-96% correct assignment. The best multivariate model was comprised of four variables: foot length, shoe length, shoe breadth and shoe size. It could be suggested that these discriminant functions can provide useful clues to establish personal identity whenever complete or partial feet, footprints, or footwear are recovered.
Obezite günümüz toplumlarýný tehdit eden hastalýklar arasýnda yer almaktadýr. Bu çalýþmada Ankara... more Obezite günümüz toplumlarýný tehdit eden hastalýklar arasýnda yer almaktadýr. Bu çalýþmada Ankarada yaþayan alt sosyoekonomik konumdaki çocuklarda kilo fazlalýðý ve obezitenin ne ölçüde yaygýn olduðu tespit edilmeye çalýþýlmýþtýr. Araþtýrma, alt sosyoekonomik gruba mensup 714 yaþlarýndaki 891 (446 kýz, 445 erkek) öðrenci üzerinde gerçekleþtirilmiþtir. Bireylerin boy uzunluðu ve vücut aðýrlýðý ölçülmüþ, beden kitle indeksi (BKÝ) deðerleri hesaplanmýþtýr. Þiþmanlýk oraný belirlenirken ABDli çocuklarýn referans deðerleri esas alýnmýþ (National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey I-II) ve 8594.9inci persentil deðerleri arasýnda yer alanlar fazla kilolu, 95inci persentil ve üzerindeki deðere sahip olanlar þiþman olarak kabul edilmiþtir. Sonuç olarak örneklemde yer alan erkek çocuklarýn %7.69unun, kýzlarýn ise %3.82isinin aþýrý kilolu grupta yer aldýðý ortaya konmuþtur. Þiþmanlýk oranlarý ise erkeklerde %1.49, kýzlarda %2.29dur. Çalýþmamýzda elde edilen þiþmanlýk oraný obeziteyle ilgili diðer çalýþmalarla karþýlaþtýrýldýðýnda düþük frekanslardadýr. Bu bulgular, alt sosyoekonomik düzeyde obezitenin önemli bir sorun olmadýðýný göstermektedir.
Bu çalışmada, Hatay ilinde doğmuş ve bu ilde yaşayan iki grup (ev ortamında yaşayanlar ile huzure... more Bu çalışmada, Hatay ilinde doğmuş ve bu ilde yaşayan iki grup (ev ortamında yaşayanlar ile huzurevinde kalanlar) yaşlı nüfusta beden kitle endisi (BKE) değerleri karşılaştırmalı olarak irdelenmiştir. Çalışma Hatay’da benzer sosyoekonomik koşullara sahip, evde yaşayan 242 (114 erkek, 128 kadın), huzurevinde yaşayan 83 (57 erkek, 26 kadın) 65 yaş ve üstü bireyler üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yaşlılarla görüşülerek onların sosyal ve demografik özelliklerini ve genel sağlık durumlarını belirlemek amacıyla anket uygulanmıştır. Buna ek olarak bireylerden, standart ölçüm tekniklerine uyularak boy uzunluğu ve vücut ağırlığı olmak üzere iki antropometrik ölçü alınmıştır. Bu ölçülerden yola çıkarak BKE değerleri hesaplanmış ve malnütrisyon durumları (zayıflık, fazla kiloluluk ve obezite) değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırmamızın bulguları hem huzurevinde hem de kendi evinde yaşayan yaşlı bireylerin Türkiye genelinde saptanandan daha az zayıflık, fazla kiloluluk ve obezite sorunuyla karşı karşıya ...
Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi Arkeoloji Dergisi, 2023
Arkeolojik alanlarda ele geçen organik kalıntılardan yola çıkarak insanların hareket tarzları ve ... more Arkeolojik alanlarda ele geçen organik kalıntılardan yola çıkarak insanların hareket tarzları ve mobilite örüntülerini ortaya çıkarmaya çalışan araştırmalarda son dönemlerde önemli gelişmeler kaydedilmiştir. Yeni tıbbi görüntüleme teknikleri uzun kemiklerin kesitsel özelliklerinin (geometrisinin) biyomekanik yöntemlerle incelenmesini kolaylaştırmış ve bu tip araştırmaların artmasına neden olmuştur. Bu çalışmada, Resuloğlu (Çorum) Erken Tunç Çağı (ETÇ III) topluluğuna ait uzun kemiklerin kesitsel geometrik analizi yapılarak bu dönemde yaşayan insanların fiziksel aktivite ve mobilite tarzlarının ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Bunun yanı sıra, fiziksel aktivite örüntüsünün yaşam/ geçim biçimi ve yaşanılan coğrafya ile bağlantısı da ele alınmıştır. Bunlara ek olarak, fiziksel aktivite ve mobilitenin cinsiyetler arasında farklılık gösterip göstermediği ve söz konusu farklılığın toplumsal işbölümüne yansıması da irdelenecektir. Analizler 10 bireye ait 13 femur, 16 bireye ait 19 humerus ve 4 bireye ait 4 tibia olmak üzere toplam 30 bireye ait 36 uzun kemik üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir.
Huzurevinde ve ev ortamında yaşayan yaşlılarda beden kitle endisi değerleri: Hatay örneği, 2023
In this study, the body mass index (BMI) rates and malnutrition prevalence of the elderly populat... more In this study, the body mass index (BMI) rates and malnutrition prevalence of the elderly population in two groups (those living at their own home and those staying in nursing homes) who were born and live in the province of Hatay, Southern Turkey, were examined comparatively. The study was carried out on 242 (114 males, 128 females) living at home and 83 (57 males, 26 females) living in nursing homes individuals aged 65 and over with similar socioeconomic conditions. Additionally, two anthropometric measurements, stature and body weight, were taken from individuals
Obesity relays a threatening disease that born of hyper nutrition and unbalanced nutrition in now... more Obesity relays a threatening disease that born of hyper nutrition and unbalanced nutrition in nowadays communities. In this study it is aimed to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children come from lower socioeconomic classes in Ankara, Turkey. Totally, 891 students (446 female, 445 male) aged and between 7-14 years from lower socieconomic classes were measured anthropometrically and their the body mass indices were calculated. Obesity and overweight ratios were assessed using by the reference values obtained from NHANES I and II (National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey) conducted in U.S children. The children who take place of 85-94.9th percentile of the reference data were accepted to be "overweight", and the ones take place in the 95th percentile and over accepted as "obese". Our analyses showed that 7.69% of boys and 3.82% of girls were overweight and 1.49% of boys and 2.29% of girls were obese. The ratios of obesity and over...
Objectives: Sex is one of the most important aspects of a biological profile. Scapula is a short,... more Objectives: Sex is one of the most important aspects of a biological profile. Scapula is a short, flat bone that has not been given the same focus as other bones in anthropological studies to date. This research examined the use of scapular measurements obtained from chest CT to develop discriminant function equations specific for Egyptian population. Materials and Methods: Longitudinal (LL) and transverse scapular lengths (TL) were taken from 200 chest CTs (100 of each sex). Descriptive statistics and discriminant function analysis were developed for both dimensions. Results and Conclusion: When both dimensions were used in estimation of sex, this gave an accuracy of 87% in male and 95% in female with overall accuracy 91% in the estimation of both male and female sexes. When one dimension only was used, the TL was better than the LL in determining the sex. Thus, the discriminant function equation could be used in the estimation of sex from these measures and the scapula can play an important role in the estimation of sex. In addition, an equation specific to Egyptian population has been developed.
This study intends to determine if the sex of an individual can be identified by foot lengths, sh... more This study intends to determine if the sex of an individual can be identified by foot lengths, shoe lengths, and/or footprints. For this purpose, foot length, foot breadth, and foot heel breadth of 506 subjects, comprising 253 females and 253 males ranging from 17.56 to 82.92 years of age, were taken. In addition, the footprints (length, breadth, and heel breadth) and footwear (length and breadth) of the same subjects were measured. Finally, the shoe size of the subjects was recorded. Univariate and multivariate discriminant function models were developed for sex allocations. Statistical analyses indicated that univariate models correctly assign approximately 67-94% of individuals to their correct sex groups. Among univariate models the most reliable measurement was shoe length. The results of multivariate models were better than those of univariate ones, with an approximately 82-96% correct assignment. The best multivariate model was comprised of four variables: foot length, shoe length, shoe breadth and shoe size. It could be suggested that these discriminant functions can provide useful clues to establish personal identity whenever complete or partial feet, footprints, or footwear are recovered.
The use of technology in the treatment of degenerative spinal diseases has undergone rapid clinic... more The use of technology in the treatment of degenerative spinal diseases has undergone rapid clinical and scientific development. It has been extensively studied in combination with various techniques for spinal stabilization from both the anterior and posterior approach. Minimally invasive and instrumental approach via posterior fixation is increasingly being used for the treatment of adult degenerative disc disease, stenosis, and deformity of the lumbar vertebrae. Posterior access to the lumbar disc spaces for posterolateral fusion scan has been technically challenging, frequently requiring the use of an approach surgery for adequate exposure. For successful surgery and suitable instrumental design, adequate anatomical knowledge of the lumbar vertebra is also needed. Anatomic features of lumbar vertebrae are of importance for posterior screw fixation technique. The morphometry of L1-L5 has been studied to facilitate the safe application of pedicle screws. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the morphometric landmarks of lumbar vertebrae such as pedicle, vertebral body, vertebral foramen, intervertebral space height and volume for safe surgical intervention using a posterior fixation approach to offer anatomical supports for lumbar discectomy, stenosis and cases of deformity. The features of the L1-L5 vertebral body, the detailed morphometric parameters of lumbar vertebrae and the intervertebral space were analyzed using computerized tomography scan, magnetic resonance imaging and also dry lumbar vertebrae. Additionally, intervertebral space volumes were measured using stereological methods to ensure safe surgical intervention.
In almost all of the studies that propose formulas for estimating stature from foot measurements ... more In almost all of the studies that propose formulas for estimating stature from foot measurements of living people, it has been stated that the stature formulas obtained can be used on dismembered body parts and/or cadavers. No study was made to estimate the body height from the foot measurements of cadavers. In this study, it was tested whether stature estimation formulas developed from foot measurements of living individuals were successful in predicting the actual body height of cadavers. In this study, the three anthropometric measurements (stature, foot length, and foot breadth) were taken from total 136 cadavers (76 males and 60 females) aged between 18-50 years. Various stature estimation formulas based on foot dimensions of living people were applied to our cadaver sample. When the published formulas derived from Turkish and non-Turkish populations were applied on our sample, it was observed that the equations yielded overestimations, varied averagely between +2 to +9 cm and +6 to +12 cm, respectively. Therefore, recommended stature estimation formulas derived from the foot measurements based on living people should be used with caution when applying forensic cases.
It is well-known that there are positive secular changes in the growth patterns of children and a... more It is well-known that there are positive secular changes in the growth patterns of children and adolescents in many parts of the world. In this study, an answer is sought to the question of whether there is the same trend in the growth of boys working as apprentices. For this purpose, body weight and stature values from two previous studies in Ankara, Turkey were reanalyzed, the first of which was conducted in the mid-1980s and the other in 2000 on children and adolescents working under similar conditions. Data from two studies shows that there is a positive secular change in the growth of apprentices over a 15-year time period. The secular gain is 1.1 kg/decade in body weight and 0.7 cm/decade in stature. This generational increase observed in apprentices is less than the gain seen in the general population at the same age, both in Turkey and in high-income countries of Europe and North America. These findings reveal that although there is some improvement in the living and health conditions of adolescents working as apprentices in Turkey, these conditions are still suboptimal.
Objective: In today’s world, experts are increasingly making identification and sex determination... more Objective: In today’s world, experts are increasingly making identification and sex determination from skeletonized and dismembered corpses. For this reason, the question of which anatomical regions and bones will be used for sex determination is becoming increasingly important issue. One of the anatomical regions that stand out in terms of sexual dimorphism is the facial region and the elements that make up this region. Although studies have revealed that the width measurements in the face region, especially the bizygomatic width, are an important sex-discriminating variable, the other elements that make up the upper face region have not been adequately examined. The aim of this study is to look for an answer to the question of whether width measurements can be used in sex determination by focusing on the upper face region (especially the orbital aperture and its surroundings). Methods: In this framework, 5 width measurements were taken on CT (computerized tomography) images of 200...
Obezite günümüz toplumlarýný tehdit eden hastalýklar arasýnda yer almaktadýr. Bu çalýþmada Ankara... more Obezite günümüz toplumlarýný tehdit eden hastalýklar arasýnda yer almaktadýr. Bu çalýþmada Ankarada yaþayan alt sosyoekonomik konumdaki çocuklarda kilo fazlalýðý ve obezitenin ne ölçüde yaygýn olduðu tespit edilmeye çalýþýlmýþtýr. Araþtýrma, alt sosyoekonomik gruba mensup 714 yaþlarýndaki 891 (446 kýz, 445 erkek) öðrenci üzerinde gerçekleþtirilmiþtir. Bireylerin boy uzunluðu ve vücut aðýrlýðý ölçülmüþ, beden kitle indeksi (BKÝ) deðerleri hesaplanmýþtýr. Þiþmanlýk oraný belirlenirken ABDli çocuklarýn referans deðerleri esas alýnmýþ (National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey I-II) ve 8594.9inci persentil deðerleri arasýnda yer alanlar fazla kilolu, 95inci persentil ve üzerindeki deðere sahip olanlar þiþman olarak kabul edilmiþtir. Sonuç olarak örneklemde yer alan erkek çocuklarýn %7.69unun, kýzlarýn ise %3.82isinin aþýrý kilolu grupta yer aldýðý ortaya konmuþtur. Þiþmanlýk oranlarý ise erkeklerde %1.49, kýzlarda %2.29dur. Çalýþmamýzda elde edilen þiþmanlýk oraný obeziteyle ilgili diðer çalýþmalarla karþýlaþtýrýldýðýnda düþük frekanslardadýr. Bu bulgular, alt sosyoekonomik düzeyde obezitenin önemli bir sorun olmadýðýný göstermektedir.
The deformities of flatfoot (pes planus) and high arch (pes cavus) are serious health problems ca... more The deformities of flatfoot (pes planus) and high arch (pes cavus) are serious health problems causing gait and postural defects in all age groups. The aim of this study was to seek relationships of these two deformities with main anthropometric variables in adults. This study was carried out in 516 community individuals (253 males, 263 females) aged between 18 to 83 years, living in Ankara, Turkey. The mean age was 40.5+/-13.4 years in males, and 43.3+/-14.9 years in females. The participants were analyzed in five age brackets, namely 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and = or > 60 years. The presence of flatfoot or high arch was determined by the analysis of footprints. A total of five anthropometric variables were measured including body weight, body height, foot length, metatarsal width, and heel width. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated and shoe size of the individuals was recorded, as well. The incidences of flatfoot and high arch were 4.1% (n=21) and 1.2% (n=6), respectively. There were no significant differences between sex and age groups with respect to the frequency of both deformities (p>0.05). No associations were found between the presence of flatfoot or high arch and body weight, body height, BMI, foot length, metatarsal width, and shoe size (p>0.05). Only heel width showed a significant association with the presence of flatfoot (p=0.027). These findings suggest that the presence of high arch is not related to body composition and foot dimensions, while flatfoot is associated only with heel width.
Obezite günümüz toplumlarını tehdit eden hastalıklar arasında yer almaktadır. Bu çalışmada Ankara... more Obezite günümüz toplumlarını tehdit eden hastalıklar arasında yer almaktadır. Bu çalışmada Ankara'da yaşayan alt sosyoekonomik konumdaki çocuklarda kilo fazlalığı ve obezitenin ne ölçüde yaygın olduğu tespit edilmeye çalışılmıştır. Araştırma, alt sosyoekonomik gruba mensup ...
This study intends to determine if the sex of an individual can be identified by foot lengths, sh... more This study intends to determine if the sex of an individual can be identified by foot lengths, shoe lengths, and/or footprints. For this purpose, foot length, foot breadth, and foot heel breadth of 506 subjects, comprising 253 females and 253 males ranging from 17.56 to 82.92 years of age, were taken. In addition, the footprints (length, breadth, and heel breadth) and footwear (length and breadth) of the same subjects were measured. Finally, the shoe size of the subjects was recorded. Univariate and multivariate discriminant function models were developed for sex allocations. Statistical analyses indicated that univariate models correctly assign approximately 67-94% of individuals to their correct sex groups. Among univariate models the most reliable measurement was shoe length. The results of multivariate models were better than those of univariate ones, with an approximately 82-96% correct assignment. The best multivariate model was comprised of four variables: foot length, shoe length, shoe breadth and shoe size. It could be suggested that these discriminant functions can provide useful clues to establish personal identity whenever complete or partial feet, footprints, or footwear are recovered.
Obezite günümüz toplumlarýný tehdit eden hastalýklar arasýnda yer almaktadýr. Bu çalýþmada Ankara... more Obezite günümüz toplumlarýný tehdit eden hastalýklar arasýnda yer almaktadýr. Bu çalýþmada Ankarada yaþayan alt sosyoekonomik konumdaki çocuklarda kilo fazlalýðý ve obezitenin ne ölçüde yaygýn olduðu tespit edilmeye çalýþýlmýþtýr. Araþtýrma, alt sosyoekonomik gruba mensup 714 yaþlarýndaki 891 (446 kýz, 445 erkek) öðrenci üzerinde gerçekleþtirilmiþtir. Bireylerin boy uzunluðu ve vücut aðýrlýðý ölçülmüþ, beden kitle indeksi (BKÝ) deðerleri hesaplanmýþtýr. Þiþmanlýk oraný belirlenirken ABDli çocuklarýn referans deðerleri esas alýnmýþ (National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey I-II) ve 8594.9inci persentil deðerleri arasýnda yer alanlar fazla kilolu, 95inci persentil ve üzerindeki deðere sahip olanlar þiþman olarak kabul edilmiþtir. Sonuç olarak örneklemde yer alan erkek çocuklarýn %7.69unun, kýzlarýn ise %3.82isinin aþýrý kilolu grupta yer aldýðý ortaya konmuþtur. Þiþmanlýk oranlarý ise erkeklerde %1.49, kýzlarda %2.29dur. Çalýþmamýzda elde edilen þiþmanlýk oraný obeziteyle ilgili diðer çalýþmalarla karþýlaþtýrýldýðýnda düþük frekanslardadýr. Bu bulgular, alt sosyoekonomik düzeyde obezitenin önemli bir sorun olmadýðýný göstermektedir.
Bu çalışmada, Hatay ilinde doğmuş ve bu ilde yaşayan iki grup (ev ortamında yaşayanlar ile huzure... more Bu çalışmada, Hatay ilinde doğmuş ve bu ilde yaşayan iki grup (ev ortamında yaşayanlar ile huzurevinde kalanlar) yaşlı nüfusta beden kitle endisi (BKE) değerleri karşılaştırmalı olarak irdelenmiştir. Çalışma Hatay’da benzer sosyoekonomik koşullara sahip, evde yaşayan 242 (114 erkek, 128 kadın), huzurevinde yaşayan 83 (57 erkek, 26 kadın) 65 yaş ve üstü bireyler üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yaşlılarla görüşülerek onların sosyal ve demografik özelliklerini ve genel sağlık durumlarını belirlemek amacıyla anket uygulanmıştır. Buna ek olarak bireylerden, standart ölçüm tekniklerine uyularak boy uzunluğu ve vücut ağırlığı olmak üzere iki antropometrik ölçü alınmıştır. Bu ölçülerden yola çıkarak BKE değerleri hesaplanmış ve malnütrisyon durumları (zayıflık, fazla kiloluluk ve obezite) değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırmamızın bulguları hem huzurevinde hem de kendi evinde yaşayan yaşlı bireylerin Türkiye genelinde saptanandan daha az zayıflık, fazla kiloluluk ve obezite sorunuyla karşı karşıya ...
Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi Arkeoloji Dergisi, 2023
Arkeolojik alanlarda ele geçen organik kalıntılardan yola çıkarak insanların hareket tarzları ve ... more Arkeolojik alanlarda ele geçen organik kalıntılardan yola çıkarak insanların hareket tarzları ve mobilite örüntülerini ortaya çıkarmaya çalışan araştırmalarda son dönemlerde önemli gelişmeler kaydedilmiştir. Yeni tıbbi görüntüleme teknikleri uzun kemiklerin kesitsel özelliklerinin (geometrisinin) biyomekanik yöntemlerle incelenmesini kolaylaştırmış ve bu tip araştırmaların artmasına neden olmuştur. Bu çalışmada, Resuloğlu (Çorum) Erken Tunç Çağı (ETÇ III) topluluğuna ait uzun kemiklerin kesitsel geometrik analizi yapılarak bu dönemde yaşayan insanların fiziksel aktivite ve mobilite tarzlarının ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Bunun yanı sıra, fiziksel aktivite örüntüsünün yaşam/ geçim biçimi ve yaşanılan coğrafya ile bağlantısı da ele alınmıştır. Bunlara ek olarak, fiziksel aktivite ve mobilitenin cinsiyetler arasında farklılık gösterip göstermediği ve söz konusu farklılığın toplumsal işbölümüne yansıması da irdelenecektir. Analizler 10 bireye ait 13 femur, 16 bireye ait 19 humerus ve 4 bireye ait 4 tibia olmak üzere toplam 30 bireye ait 36 uzun kemik üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir.
Huzurevinde ve ev ortamında yaşayan yaşlılarda beden kitle endisi değerleri: Hatay örneği, 2023
In this study, the body mass index (BMI) rates and malnutrition prevalence of the elderly populat... more In this study, the body mass index (BMI) rates and malnutrition prevalence of the elderly population in two groups (those living at their own home and those staying in nursing homes) who were born and live in the province of Hatay, Southern Turkey, were examined comparatively. The study was carried out on 242 (114 males, 128 females) living at home and 83 (57 males, 26 females) living in nursing homes individuals aged 65 and over with similar socioeconomic conditions. Additionally, two anthropometric measurements, stature and body weight, were taken from individuals
Obesity relays a threatening disease that born of hyper nutrition and unbalanced nutrition in now... more Obesity relays a threatening disease that born of hyper nutrition and unbalanced nutrition in nowadays communities. In this study it is aimed to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children come from lower socioeconomic classes in Ankara, Turkey. Totally, 891 students (446 female, 445 male) aged and between 7-14 years from lower socieconomic classes were measured anthropometrically and their the body mass indices were calculated. Obesity and overweight ratios were assessed using by the reference values obtained from NHANES I and II (National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey) conducted in U.S children. The children who take place of 85-94.9th percentile of the reference data were accepted to be "overweight", and the ones take place in the 95th percentile and over accepted as "obese". Our analyses showed that 7.69% of boys and 3.82% of girls were overweight and 1.49% of boys and 2.29% of girls were obese. The ratios of obesity and over...
Objectives: Sex is one of the most important aspects of a biological profile. Scapula is a short,... more Objectives: Sex is one of the most important aspects of a biological profile. Scapula is a short, flat bone that has not been given the same focus as other bones in anthropological studies to date. This research examined the use of scapular measurements obtained from chest CT to develop discriminant function equations specific for Egyptian population. Materials and Methods: Longitudinal (LL) and transverse scapular lengths (TL) were taken from 200 chest CTs (100 of each sex). Descriptive statistics and discriminant function analysis were developed for both dimensions. Results and Conclusion: When both dimensions were used in estimation of sex, this gave an accuracy of 87% in male and 95% in female with overall accuracy 91% in the estimation of both male and female sexes. When one dimension only was used, the TL was better than the LL in determining the sex. Thus, the discriminant function equation could be used in the estimation of sex from these measures and the scapula can play an important role in the estimation of sex. In addition, an equation specific to Egyptian population has been developed.
This study intends to determine if the sex of an individual can be identified by foot lengths, sh... more This study intends to determine if the sex of an individual can be identified by foot lengths, shoe lengths, and/or footprints. For this purpose, foot length, foot breadth, and foot heel breadth of 506 subjects, comprising 253 females and 253 males ranging from 17.56 to 82.92 years of age, were taken. In addition, the footprints (length, breadth, and heel breadth) and footwear (length and breadth) of the same subjects were measured. Finally, the shoe size of the subjects was recorded. Univariate and multivariate discriminant function models were developed for sex allocations. Statistical analyses indicated that univariate models correctly assign approximately 67-94% of individuals to their correct sex groups. Among univariate models the most reliable measurement was shoe length. The results of multivariate models were better than those of univariate ones, with an approximately 82-96% correct assignment. The best multivariate model was comprised of four variables: foot length, shoe length, shoe breadth and shoe size. It could be suggested that these discriminant functions can provide useful clues to establish personal identity whenever complete or partial feet, footprints, or footwear are recovered.
The use of technology in the treatment of degenerative spinal diseases has undergone rapid clinic... more The use of technology in the treatment of degenerative spinal diseases has undergone rapid clinical and scientific development. It has been extensively studied in combination with various techniques for spinal stabilization from both the anterior and posterior approach. Minimally invasive and instrumental approach via posterior fixation is increasingly being used for the treatment of adult degenerative disc disease, stenosis, and deformity of the lumbar vertebrae. Posterior access to the lumbar disc spaces for posterolateral fusion scan has been technically challenging, frequently requiring the use of an approach surgery for adequate exposure. For successful surgery and suitable instrumental design, adequate anatomical knowledge of the lumbar vertebra is also needed. Anatomic features of lumbar vertebrae are of importance for posterior screw fixation technique. The morphometry of L1-L5 has been studied to facilitate the safe application of pedicle screws. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the morphometric landmarks of lumbar vertebrae such as pedicle, vertebral body, vertebral foramen, intervertebral space height and volume for safe surgical intervention using a posterior fixation approach to offer anatomical supports for lumbar discectomy, stenosis and cases of deformity. The features of the L1-L5 vertebral body, the detailed morphometric parameters of lumbar vertebrae and the intervertebral space were analyzed using computerized tomography scan, magnetic resonance imaging and also dry lumbar vertebrae. Additionally, intervertebral space volumes were measured using stereological methods to ensure safe surgical intervention.
In almost all of the studies that propose formulas for estimating stature from foot measurements ... more In almost all of the studies that propose formulas for estimating stature from foot measurements of living people, it has been stated that the stature formulas obtained can be used on dismembered body parts and/or cadavers. No study was made to estimate the body height from the foot measurements of cadavers. In this study, it was tested whether stature estimation formulas developed from foot measurements of living individuals were successful in predicting the actual body height of cadavers. In this study, the three anthropometric measurements (stature, foot length, and foot breadth) were taken from total 136 cadavers (76 males and 60 females) aged between 18-50 years. Various stature estimation formulas based on foot dimensions of living people were applied to our cadaver sample. When the published formulas derived from Turkish and non-Turkish populations were applied on our sample, it was observed that the equations yielded overestimations, varied averagely between +2 to +9 cm and +6 to +12 cm, respectively. Therefore, recommended stature estimation formulas derived from the foot measurements based on living people should be used with caution when applying forensic cases.
It is well-known that there are positive secular changes in the growth patterns of children and a... more It is well-known that there are positive secular changes in the growth patterns of children and adolescents in many parts of the world. In this study, an answer is sought to the question of whether there is the same trend in the growth of boys working as apprentices. For this purpose, body weight and stature values from two previous studies in Ankara, Turkey were reanalyzed, the first of which was conducted in the mid-1980s and the other in 2000 on children and adolescents working under similar conditions. Data from two studies shows that there is a positive secular change in the growth of apprentices over a 15-year time period. The secular gain is 1.1 kg/decade in body weight and 0.7 cm/decade in stature. This generational increase observed in apprentices is less than the gain seen in the general population at the same age, both in Turkey and in high-income countries of Europe and North America. These findings reveal that although there is some improvement in the living and health conditions of adolescents working as apprentices in Turkey, these conditions are still suboptimal.
Objective: In today’s world, experts are increasingly making identification and sex determination... more Objective: In today’s world, experts are increasingly making identification and sex determination from skeletonized and dismembered corpses. For this reason, the question of which anatomical regions and bones will be used for sex determination is becoming increasingly important issue. One of the anatomical regions that stand out in terms of sexual dimorphism is the facial region and the elements that make up this region. Although studies have revealed that the width measurements in the face region, especially the bizygomatic width, are an important sex-discriminating variable, the other elements that make up the upper face region have not been adequately examined. The aim of this study is to look for an answer to the question of whether width measurements can be used in sex determination by focusing on the upper face region (especially the orbital aperture and its surroundings). Methods: In this framework, 5 width measurements were taken on CT (computerized tomography) images of 200...
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