Allometric scaling of strength in an independently living population age 55-86 years

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An investigation conducted into the relationship between strength and body size with allometric scaling revealing that both the amount and quality of muscle are significant determinants of strength in the elderly is discussed. 188 men and 205 women were studied and it was found that age-related reductions in muscle do not account for strength decline with age, but decline, partly, due to lack of physical activity.

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Abnormal allometric size of vital body organs among sudden infant death syndrome victims

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The relative size of vital organs in the bodies of infants who died from sudden infant death syndrome are compared to the size of organs in a control group whose members died from illness or trauma. Abnormal pattern was revealed in sudden infant death syndrome.

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Prevalence of obesity among school children in the United Arab Emirates

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Many children and teenagers in the United Arab Emirates are obese. If this trend remains unchanged, these young people can expect high rates of heart disease and diabetes as they age.

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