Anthropometric survey of tribal agricultural worker of eastern hill and plateau region, India
Anthropometric survey of tribal farm workers
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https://doi.org/10.21921/jas.v11i02.15191Keywords:
anthropometric dimensions, tribal workers, farm tools, hills and plateauAbstract
Most of the tribal farming community in Chhotanagpur plateau region of India use traditional tools in different agricultural operation. An anthropometric survey was conducted in order to minimize drudgery and increased the efficiency of tools. A total of 18 body dimension of 100 male and 100 female workers of farming activities were measured and analyzed for mean, standard deviation and percentile values. Measurement of body dimensions were taken in a standing posture and had higher for male subjects. Most of body dimensions for male workers of the region were lower than rest of India except north east and southern region. The data generated in the present study will be useful for design/redesign of various hand tools used by tribal farmers in the region.
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