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    An estimation of anthropometric characteristics of adult female population of Turkey
    (Thesis (M.A.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in the Social Sciences, 2017., 2017.) Ergün, Cansu.; Ekşioğlu, Mahmut.
    Ergonomics is concerned with the fit between people and work, tool, equipment, vehicle and the environment. Anthropometry, the science of human body measurements, is a field that contributes to ergonomic design. Optimal designs for people (e.g.; designs of workspaces, tools, machines, vehicles and personal protective equipment) involves the use of anthropometric data. Anthropometric measures may vary among world populations from different regions. Hence, every country may require its own anthropometric database. Even though there exist a number of studies on the anthropometric measurements of population of Turkey, the available data are not enough and statistically sound in establishing a useful and valid anthropometric database. Therefore, the main objectives of this study were as folows: (i) to generate an up-to-date anthropometric database of adult female population of Turkey; (ii) to investigate the effects of age and occupation on body dimensions; and (iii) to compare the results with prior female anthropometric data of Turkey and with other nationalities. In order to reach the stated objectives, 65 static and dynamic body dimensions were taken from 250 adult females aged from 18 to 79 yrs. Sampling is done in a stratified manner including subjects from seven regions of Turkey. Subjects were divided into two occupational (manual and non-manual) and five age groups (18 to 79 separeated by 10 years). Results showed that stature and other vertical body dimensions as well as length dimensions were significantly decreasing with age. Some breadth, depth and circumference dimensions were significantly increasing with age. Comparing to a study in 2006, there is a 1.5 cm increase in stature and a no significant decrease in body mass. When compared to the results of other nationalities, anthropometric data of the female population of Turkey, in general, is similar to the Algerian and Cuban, greater than Malaysians, Chinese and Thai adults and lower than Northern Europeans.
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    Determining the anthropometric characteristics of adult male population of Turkey
    (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.) Eren, Elif.; Ekşioğlu, Mahmut.
    Ergonomics briefly can be described as “human-centered” design. Anthropometry, the science of human body measurements, plays a major role in ergonomic design. Thus, designers must be familiar with anthropometric data and their applications so that they can design work systems, machines, equipment, tool, proper sizing of buildings, clothing and consumer products to achieve safe and efficient operations and/or use. Anthropometric data may show variation among nationalities and races. Hence, an anthropometric database is a need for every nation. Although there are a number of studies on the anthropometry of population of Tukey, most of them lack in various aspects to establish a valid and usable anthropometry database for the population of Turkey. Therefore, the main objectives of this study are as folows: (i) to generate an up-to-date anthropometric database of adult male population of Turkey, (ii) to investigate the effects of age and occupation on body dimensions, (iii) to compare the results with past male anthropometric data of Turkey and with other nationalities, and (iv) to investigate the dimensional changes over time. For the purpose, 65 static and dynamic body dimensions were taken from 250 adult males ages from 18 to 70 yrs. Sampling is done in a stratified manner including subjects from seven regions of Turkey. Subjects were divided into two occupational and five age groups. As a result of this study, 65 body measures of adult male population of Turkey were statistically determined. Average stature and weight were found as 171.5 cm and 76.6 kg, respectively. Results also indicate that stature and other vertical body dimensions decreases with age significantly, proving the secular trend. Also, nonmanual group was found significantly heavier than the manual group. A comparison with 1980s male data indicates that, on average, stature increased 3 cm and weight increased 8 kg. The comparison results with other nationalities indicate that anthropometric data of the male population of Turkey, in general, is similar to the some Southern Europeans and Americans in the USA, greater than Southern Asians and lower than Northern Europeans.