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POLA MAKAN DAN ASUPAN IMUNONUTRISI, AKTIVITAS FISIK DAN KOMPOSISI TUBUH PADA OVERWEIGHT DAN OBESITAS SELAMA PANDEMI COVID 19 Rita Halim; Raihanah Suzan
Jambi Medical Journal : Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Vol. 10 No. 3 (2022): Jambi Medical Journal: Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan
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ABSTRACT Background: Obesity is a condition that is often associated with an increased risk of severe COVID-19 infection or even death. Overweight and Obesity indicate inflammatory status and immune dysfunction, so it is necessary to take immunonutrients to prevent a decrease in the immune system. Aims and Objective: This study aims to determine dietary patterns and intake of immunonutrients, physical activity, and body composition in overweight and obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This study is a descriptive survey with a sample of 100 people who are overweight and obese. Data on food intake and immunonutrition were obtained from the 3x24 hour food record and SQ FFQ, physical activity data from the IPAQ questionnaire, while body composition was measured using the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) tool. Results: In this study, most of the subjects were female (59%) and aged 17-25 years (76%). Most of the food intake in this study was in the poor category (94%), while the intake of immunonutrients in the sufficient category was only protein (61%) and iron (32%). While physical activity in research subjects mostly in the less category (56%). The body composition of the subjects of this study was found to be 81% more fat mass, 59% less muscle mass, 70% less water composition and 75% normal viceral fat. Conclusion: In this study, most of the physical activity and muscle mass were lacking. It is important to provide further education regarding physical activity in overweight and obesity. Keyword: Imunonutrition, Physical activity and Body Compotition Abstrak Latar Belakang: Obesitas merupakan kondisi yang sering dikaitkan dengan peningkatan risiko infeksi COVID-19 berat atau bahkan kematian. Overweight dan Obesitas menunjukkan status inflamasi dan disfungsi imunitas, sehingga memerlukan asupan imunonutrisi untuk mencegah penurunan dari sistem imunitas. Maksud dan Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pola diet dan asupan imunonutrien, aktivitas fisik, dan komposisi tubuh pada Overweight dan obesitas selama pandemi COVID-19. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan sampel sebanyak 100 orang Overweight dan obesitas. Data asupan makanan dan imunonutrisi diperoleh dari food record 3x24 jam dan SQ FFQ, data aktivitas fisik dari kuesioner IPAQ, sedangkan komposisi tubuh diukur menggunakan alat BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis). Hasil: Pada penelitian ini sebagian besar subjek berjenis kelamin perempuan (59%) dan berusia 17-25 tahun (76%). Sebagian besar asupan makanan pada penelitian ini berada pada kategori kurang (94%), sedangkan asupan imunonutrien pada kategori cukup hanya protein (61%) dan zat besi (32%). Sedangkan aktivitas fisik pada subjek penelitian sebagian besar dalam kategori kurang (56%). Komposisi tubuh subjek penelitian ini ditemukan 81% lebih banyak massa lemak, 59% lebih sedikit massa otot, 70% lebih sedikit komposisi air dan 75% lemak viceral normal. Kesimpulan: Pada penelitian ini didapatkan sebagian besar aktivitas fisik kurang dan massa otot kurang. Pentingnya untuk memberikan edukasi lebih lanjut terkait aktivitas fisik pada overweight dan obesitas. Kata Kunci: Imunitas, Aktivitas Fisik dan Komposisi Tubuh
IDENTIFIKASI GENUS BAKTERI KLEBSIELLA DAN CITROBACTER HASIL ISOLASI DARI AIR MINUM ISI ULANG KOTA JAMBI Muhammad Fadli; Hanina Hanina; Rita Halim; Putri Sari Wulandari; Tia Wida Ekaputri Hz
Jambi Medical Journal : Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Vol. 10 No. 3 (2022): Jambi Medical Journal: Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan
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ABSTRACT Background: Refill drinking water are in great demand by the public. The selection is not careful, resulting in consumers can consume drinking water contaminated with bacteria. Drinking water contaminated with bacteria can cause waterborne disease. The purpose of this study was to identify the presence of the genus Klebsiella and Citrobacter bacteria at Refill Drinking Water Depots and to determine the distribution of the number of Refill Drinking Water Depots in Jambi City which were contaminated with Klebsiella and Citrobacter bacteria. Methods: This type of research is a descriptive research with a laboratory approach and cross-sectional research design. The samples was taken from refill drinking water depot in Jambi City which was identified by MPN Test, Gram Staining and Biochemical Test. Result: Of the 83 total samples examined, it was found that 4 samples were contaminated with the Klebsiella genus of bacteria (4.8%) and 17 samples (20.5%) were contaminated with the Citrobacter bacterial genus.. Keywords: Klebsiella Bacteria, Citrobacter Bacteria and Refillable Drinking Water Depots in Jambi City ABSTRAK Pendahuluan: Air Minum isi ulang sangat diminati oleh masyarakat. Pemilihan yang tidak cermat, mengakibatkan konsumen dapat mengkonsumsi Air Minum yang terkontaminasi bakteri. Air minum yang terkontaminasi bakteri dapat mengakibatkan waterborne disease. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengidentifikasi keberadaan Genus Bakteri Klebsiella dan Citrobacter pada Depot Air Minum Isi Ulang dan untuk mengetahui distribusi jumlah Depot Air Minum Isi Ulang di Kota Jambi yang terkontaminasi bakteri Klebsiella dan Citrobacter. Metode: Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan laboratorium dan desain penelitian cross-sectional. Sampel diambil dari Depot Air Minum isi ulang di Kota Jambi yang diidentifikasi dengan Uji MPN, Pewarnaan Gram dan Uji Biokimia. Hasil: Dari 83 total sampel yang diperiksa, ditemukan jumlah sampel yang terkontaminasi Genus Bakteri Klebsiella sebanyak 4 sampel (4,8%) serta 17 Sampel (20,5%) terkontaminasi Genus Bakteri Citrobacter. Kesimpulan: Terdapat bakteri Klebsiella pada 4 sampel (4,8%) dan Citrobacter 17 sampel (20,5%) pada Depot Air Minum Isi Ulang di Kota Jambi. Kata Kunci: Genus Bakteri Klebsiella, Genus Bakteri Citrobacter dan Depot Air Minum Isi Ulang di Kota Jambi
HUBUNGAN ANTARA ASUPAN MAKAN, STATUS GIZI DAN AKTIVITAS FISIK DENGAN KEJADIAN COVID-19 PADA ORANG DEWASA OVERWEIGHT DAN OBESITAS Raihanah Suzan; Rita Halim; Esa Indah Ayudia
Jambi Medical Journal : Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Vol. 10 No. 3 (2022): Jambi Medical Journal: Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan
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ABSTRACT Background: Overweight and obesity has been known as a risk factor to get covid-19 and complication or severe covid-19. Due to government regulation like quarantine, people more susceptible to increased their weight in the pandemic covid-19 time. As It make people had difficulty to exercise outside their house and could increase dietary intake of unhealthy food. Aims and objective: our study aimed to investigate the association of dietary intake, nutritional status and physical activity with covid-19 in the overweight and obesity adult population. Method: we conducted a cross sectional study among adult with overweight and obesity in Jambi City. Dietary intake, nutritional status, physical activity and covid 19 data were collected using a FFQ semiquantitatif, GPAQ and structured questionaire respectively. The survey conducted from September to Oktober 2021. Results: A total 156 respondents have been included in the study, Most of the subjects age was between 18 -25 years (69,2%), and females (55,8%). Obesity was observed in 82,1% of the subjects with 78,2% subjects ate more than the recommendation, only 30,1% subjects had inactivity and 19,2% subjects had covid-19. There were 20 subjects (80%) who had covid-19 with over intake and obesity but it was not significant statistically. The physical activity also not related significantly to covid-19. Conclusions: In this study we found no significant association between the dietary intake, nutritional status, and physical activity with covid-19, however our data need to be confirmed and investigate in the future with more extensive population studies. Keyword: Covid-19, Dietary intake, Obesity, Physical activity ABSTRAK Latar belakang: Kelebihan berat badan dan obesitas diketahui meningkatkan risiko terkena Covid-19 dan komplikasi dari penyakit covid-19, atau Covid-19 yang parah. Peraturan pemerintah seperti karantina, mengakibatkan masyarakat lebih mudah untuk meningkatkan berat badannya selama masa pandemi Covid-19. Karena peraturan tersebut menyebabkan masyarakat kesulitan berolahraga di luar rumah dan dapat meningkatkan konsumsi makanan yang tidak sehat. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara asupan makan, status gizi, dan aktivitas fisik dengan kejadian Covid-19 pada orang dewasa overweight dan obesitas. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian potong lintang pada orang dewasa overweight and obesitas di Kota Jambi. Data asupan makan, status gizi, aktivitas fisik, dan kejadian Covid-19 dikumpulkan menggunakan FFQ semikuantitatif, GPAQ, dan kuesioner terstruktur. Pengambilan data berlangsung dari bulan September hingga Oktober 2021. Hasil: Total responden yang mengikuti penelitian ini sebanyak 156 orang, sebagian besar responden penelitian berusia 18-25 tahun (69,2%) dan berjenis kelamin perempuan (55,8%). Obesitas di temukan pada 82,1% responden dengan 78,2% responden asupan makannya lebih, responden yang kurang aktif hanya 30,1% dan 19,2% responden pernah terkena penyakit covid-19. Terdapat 20 responden (80%) yang terkena covid-19 dengan asupan makan lebih dan obesitas tetapi hasil ini tidak signifikan secara statistik. Aktivitas fisik juga tidak berhubungan signifikan dengan covid-19. Kesimpulan: Tidak ditemukan hubungan yang bermakna secara statistik antara asupan makan, status gizi, dan aktivitas fisik dengan kejadian Covid-19 pada orang dewasa overweight dan obesitas (nilai P > 0,05). Kata kunci: Asupan makan, aktivitas fisik, covid-19, obesitas
PENYULUHAN UNTUK MENCEGAH KECACINGAN PADA ANAK SDN 208/IV TELANAI PURA GUNA MENINGKATKAN KONSENTRASI BELAJAR PADA ANAK Hanina Hanina; Rita Halim; Putri Sari Wulandari; Maria Estela Karolina
Medical Dedication (medic) : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): MEDIC. Medical dedication
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ABSTRACTThe prevalence of worm infection in children in Indonesia is still quite high, that is approximately 45-65% and in areas with poor environmental conditions it can reach 80%. Worm infection result in loss of nutritional intake such as carbohydrates and protein which has an impact on reducing the quality of resourcesman. This condition can hinder physique development, intelligence and productivity, lower body resilience, decrease human resources and increase risk of ill and death. Prevention and control of worm infection requires effort to increasing clean and healthy living behavior. SDN 208/IV is one of the public elementary schools in Jambi City which was founded in 2017 and is still accredited C. This elementary school still lacks facilities, including cleaning facilities or toilets. This can be a health problem because PHBS certainly requires adequate facilities. The education program were carried out targeting all students at SDN 208/IV Jambi City using an interactive discussion method. This program aims to increase children's knowledge about worms that can infect humans, symptoms, transmission methods, prevention and treatment of worm infections. Beside that, a six-step hand washing exercise demonstration was also carried out so that children could apply PHBS well. Level knowledge respondents be measured throughquestionnaire as much two time that is before counseling (pre test) and after counseling (post test) whichconsists from 20 item question. From data analysis of questionnaire results before counseling (pre test) andafter counseling (post test) obtained average (mean) results pre test 70.12 with a standard deviation of 13.78 and an average post test result of 80.56 with a standard deviation of 1 1.40 . There was increase in average yield questionnaire after counseling compared before counseling. It means counseling to students at SDN 208/IV Jambi City enough beneficial in increase knowledge student about prevention worms.Keywords: worms, counseling, SDN 208/IV ABSTRAKPrevalensi kecacingan pada anak di Indonesia masih cukup tinggi yaitu antara 45-65% dan di daerah yang kondisi lingkungannya buruk bisa mencapai 80%. Kecacingan mengakibatkan kehilangan asupan gizi seperti karbohidrat danprotein serta kehilangan darah yang berdampak menurunnya kualitas sumber dayamanusia. Kondisi ini dapat menghambat perkembangan fisik, kecerdasan dan produktivitas, menurunkanketahanan tubuh sehingga mudah terkena penyakit sehingga berakibat menurunnya kualitas sumberdaya manusia dan risiko tinggi kesakitan dan kematian. Pencegahan dan penanggulangan penyakit kecacingan memerlukan upaya peningkatan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat (PHBS). Pada kegiatan pengabdian ini, dilakukan penyuluhan dengan metode diskusi interaktif untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan anak mengenai cacing yang dapat menginfeksi manusia, gejala, cara penularan, pencegahan dan pengobatan infeksi cacing. Selain itu juga dilakukan demonstrasi senam cuci tangan enam Langkah agar anak dapat menerapkan PHBS dengan baik. Tingkat pengetahuan responden diukur melalui kueisionersebanyak dua kali yaitu sebelum penyuluhan (pre test) dan setelah penyuluhan (post test) yang terdiri dari20 butir pertanyaan. Dari analisis data hasil kueisioner sebelum dilakukan penyuluhan (pre test) dansesudah dilakukan penyuluhan (post test) diperoleh rata-rata (mean) hasil pre test 70,12 dengan standar deviasi 13,78 dan rata-rata hasil post test 80,56 dengan standar deviasi 11,40. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat peningkatan rata-rata hasil kueisioner sesudah penyuluhan dibanding sebelum penyuluhan. Hal ini berarti penyuluhan terhadap siswa di SD N 208/IV Kota Jambi ini cukup bermanfaat dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa mengenai pencegahan cacingan.Kata kunci: kecacingan, penyuluhan, SDN 208/IV  
Effectiveness Of Using The Skeletal System Pocketbook on The Grade of Anatomy Practicum For Medical Students at Universitas Jambi Enis, Rina Nofri; Hz, Tia Wida Ekaputri; Tarawifa, Susan; Aurora, Wahyu Indah Dewi; Shafira, Nyimas Natasha Ayu; Puspasari, Anggelia; Maharani, Citra; Halim, Rita; Virginsia, Sonya; Vivekanantharasa, Raveenthiran
Jambi Medical Journal : Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024): JAMBI MEDICAL JOURNAL: Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan
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ABSTRACT Background: Bone markings must be studied and mastered in learning skeletal system anatomy. The short and interesting material in the pocketbook helps students identify preparations during the practicum, increasing their understanding and gaining practical grades. Objective: This research aims to determine the effectiveness of using the Skeletal System pocketbook on grades practical anatomy block of the Integumentary System and Locomotion for medical students in the first semester of the Universitas Jambi in 2023. Method: This research used a quasi-experimental method with a pre-test and post-test control group. The 106 sample students were from the Medical Study Program at Universitas Jambi class of 2023. Result: The mean pre-test and post-test grades for students with pocketbooks were 61.86 and 78.04, while those without pocketbooks were 63.74 and 71.35. In the mean pre-test grade, there was no significant difference between the experimental and control groups' mean grades (p-value = 0.488). Meanwhile, in the mean post-test grades, there was a significant difference between the two groups (p-Value = 0.005), where the experimental group had a higher mean grade. Conclusion: There is a significant difference in using the skeletal system anatomy pocketbook on the grade of anatomy practicum for medical students at Universitas Jambi. Keywords: Anatomy, Practicum, Skeletal System, Pocket Book.
The Relationship Between Carbohydrate Intake and Physical Activity with Body Mass Index in Medical Students Suzan, Raihanah; Syofira, Novianti; Lipinwati, Lipinwati; Halim, Rita; Istarini, Attiya
Jambi Medical Journal : Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): JAMBI MEDICAL JOURNAL: Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan
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Background: The Body Mass Index (BMI) of medical students is influenced by dietary habits, lifestyle choices, and socio-cultural factors. The unique lifestyle and academic pressures faced by medical students make it essential to understand the relationship between carbohydrate intake, physical activity, and BMI in this population. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 102 medical students at Jambi University, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), a 2x24-hour food recall questionnaire, and anthropometric measurements of height and weight. Statistical analysis was performed using the Spearman correlation test. Results: The majority of respondents had low carbohydrate intake (85.3%), moderate physical activity levels (52.9%), and normal BMI (44.1%). Spearman correlation analysis showed no significant relationship between carbohydrate intake and BMI (p = 0.3, r = 0.1). However, a statistically significant negative correlation was found between physical activity and BMI (p < 0.001, r = -0.43), indicating that higher physical activity levels are associated with lower BMI. Conclusion: This study found no significant relationship between carbohydrate intake and BMI but identified a negative correlation between physical activity and BMI among medical students. These findings highlight the importance of promoting physical activity as the key factor in maintaining a healthy BMI.
Antimicrobial effect of alkaloids extract of Areca catechu L Against Methicillin Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus Bacteria Humaryanto, Humaryanto; Lipinwati, Lipinwati; Hanina, Hanina; Halim, Rita
Riset Informasi Kesehatan Vol 14 No 2 (2025): Riset Informasi Kesehatan
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Background: Infection caused by the bacterium Metihcillin Sensitive Staphyloccous aureus (MSSA) is still one of the infections that often occurs in humans. The emergence of various cases of resistance of MSSA bacteria to various antibiotics both in the community and in hospitals (nosocomial infections), has triggered the development of herbal medicines, one of which is the areca nut (Areca catechu L) which is thought to have antibacterial effects. The purpose of this research was to determine the antimicrobial effect of alkaloids in areca nut extract against MSSA bacteria. Method: Areca nut was extracted with 96% ethanol using the maceration method and continued with areca nut seeds and fractionation of the alkaloid active substances with ethanol-water, n-hexane and ethyl acetate (1:1) solvents. The sensitivity test of bacteria using the Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method with duplex repetitions. Amoxcillin clavulanat used as standard antimicrobial of antimicrobial test. Results: The extract components contained are alkaloids, flavonoids and tannins. Furthermore, the resistance test of MSSA bacteria to areca nut alkaloid extract and the amoxicillin antibiotic disc gave results of an average inhibitory zone diameter of 20.33 mm (strong activity) and 22.80 mm (strong activity). Conclusion: MSSA bacteria showed sensitivity to areca nut alkaloid extract with strong activity.
ATHEROGENIC INDEX OF PLASMA ASSESSMENT AS AN EFFORT TO DETECT THE RISK OF CORONARY HEART DISEASE IN PRODUCTIVE AGE INDIVIDUALS WITH OBESITY IN THE WORKING AREA OF THE SIMPANG SUNGAI DUREN HEALTH CENTER Puspasari, Anggelia; Maharani, Citra; Halim, Rita; Enis, Rina Nofri; Shafira, Nyimas Natasha Ayu; Tarawifa, Susan
Medical Dedication (medic) : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): MEDIC. Medical dedication
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Prospective studies indicate that the Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP) is a superior marker compared to isolated assessments of triglycerides (TG) and High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) in predicting Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). Simpang Sungai Duren Community Health Center serves a large population with a high proportion of productive-age and obese individuals. Routine metabolic screening for CHD risk stratification in obese residents has been hindered by limited facilities and healthcare financing systems. This community service initiative aimed to assess AIP for CHD risk stratification in obese individuals. Participants included residents aged 19–64 years with a body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m², no recent lipid-lowering medication use (within 3 months), and an 8–10 hour fasting period. AIP scores (logarithm of TG/HDL ratio) were used to stratify CHD risk. Results were communicated to participants alongside health promotion leaflets. Among 61 participants, AIP-based screening identified 14.8% as high-risk, 26.2% as moderate-risk, and 59% as low-risk for CHD. Modifiable cardiometabolic risk factors in the high-risk group revealed 100% with central obesity and hypertriglyceridemia, and 50% with hypertension and/or low HDL levels. The high-risk cohort exhibited multiple cardiometabolic risks requiring comprehensive management.
SOCIALIZATION OF HIGH-FIBER AND HIGH-PROTEIN MENUS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS Suzan, Raihanah; Halim, Rita; Amalia, Fenny; Ayudia, Esa Indah; Puspasari, Anggelia; Gading, Patrick Wiliam
Medical Dedication (medic) : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): MEDIC. Medical dedication
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ABSTRACT Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease prevalent worldwide and is one of the biggest public health challenges of the 21st century. Lifestyle changes and proper dietary patterns have proven effective for the prevention and management of diabetes mellitus. Emerging evidence shows that a high-protein and high-fiber diet is particularly beneficial. This Community Service Activity was conducted at the Puskesmas Koni in Jambi City. Participants attended a session on high-fiber and high-protein menu guidelines for individuals with T2DM presentation. The activity was attended by 30 participants, comprising 19 volunteers and 11 individuals with T2DM. Most participants, 21 people (70%) were aged 19 to 59 years, and 18 participants (60%) were female. The average pre-test score was 49.7, and the post-test score was 75. There was an increase in participants' knowledge after the socialization of the high-fiber and high-protein menu guidelines for individuals with T2DM. Keywords: High-Protein Diet; High-Fiber Diet; Menu Guidelines; T2DM; Blood Sugar Management
Correlation between Humerus Length and Height in Medical Students at Jambi University Naufal Adli Marvi; Attiya Istarini; Rita Halim; Rina Nofri Enis; Huntari Harahap
Journal of Medical Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Medical Studies
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ABSTRACT Background: Anthropometry is essential in identifying biological profiles, including height. One of the most commonly used anthropometric data to estimate height is the length of the humerus bone. This study analyzes the correlation between humeral length and height among medical students at UNJA. Methods: This study is an analytical correlational study conducted cross-sectionally. The sample consisted of male and female students who met the inclusion criteria: active medical students at UNJA who were willing to participate by signing an informed consent form. The exclusion criteria included deformities, a history of injuries, or bone disabilities. The humeral length was measured using a measuring tape, and height was measured using a microtoise. Results: The study found a correlation coefficient between humeral length and height ranging from 0.660 to 0.788 (p < 0.001). The simple linear regression equation obtained showed a Standard Error of the Estimation (SEE) ranging from 3.802 to 4.912 (p < 0.001). Conclusion: A strong positive correlation exists between humerus length and height, indicating that height can be estimated by measuring humerus length and applying it to the simple linear regression equation. Keywords: Anthropometry; Humeral length; Height; Regression equation