Study on Physical Growth of 15-18 Years Old Female of Tujia and Miao Nationalities in Xiang West

Objective To explore the physical growth lever and figure character istics of female of Tujia and Miao nationalities,and to instruct development on school hygienic.Methods The data of physical grow th and figure index of 762 15-18-year-old female of Tujia and Miao nationalities in 1995 is statisticsed,and the data in 1995 are compar ed with those in 1985 to observe trend of growth.Results The mean heig ht of Han female is hig her than thoe of Tujia and Miao female,and a sturdy figure in Tujia and Miao female.But the weight and the growth of bust are later than the Han nationality.Conclusion The physical growth and figure of youth may be influenced by natural and geographical conditions,life style and dietary nutrition,and hereditary features of differnet nationalities.