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equal, the development of several body segments in this group is stunted. In research one must be
attent of disharmony within groups that seem to be homogenous according to their height.
Lifestyle includes a great variety of aspects. In a Swedish project is shown that in families with a
permissive upbringing style, genetic prerequisites have more positive influence on growth and capacities
than in the case of a restrictive upbringing. A relationship is presented between healthy and unhealthy
nutrition habits of Hungarian conscripts and the place of residence. In towns the quality of
food consumption is better than in rural areas while the BMI values are significantly lower.
In three contributions clinical aspects of auxology are presented. On the basis of auxological
measurements it was decided in cases of precocious puberty to treat with LHRH only those girls at
high risk of getting a small adult height. Compared to the untreated group treatment was succesfull.
Based on the Hungarian National Growth Study skeletal maturation standards of the wrist and the
hand have been developed. Research has started about needs and pattern of the sleep of adolescents.
Neurologic attention is focussed on sleep-related breathing and movement disorders.
With different aims auxological methods are introduced for sporting youngsters and young adults.
Not only the achievements, but also what kind of sport is realistic given the body build. Important too
is the prevention of sport injuries.
The contributions in the booklet together form a worthy homage to my good friend Ottó.
(Dr. Johan C. van Wieringen, Zeist, The Netherlands.)
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