Body parameters of the Czech adult population: Insights from
the A.D.A.P.T. software platform samples

J 2025

Body parameters of the Czech adult population: Insights from the A.D.A.P.T. software platform samples

JURDA, Mikoláš; Martin ČUTA; Dominik ČERNÝ and Petra URBANOVÁ

Basic information

Original name

Body parameters of the Czech adult population: Insights from the A.D.A.P.T. software platform samples

Authors

JURDA, Mikoláš; Martin ČUTA; Dominik ČERNÝ and Petra URBANOVÁ

Edition

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS, NETHERLANDS, ELSEVIER, 2025, 0169-8141

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Article in a journal

Field of Study

30305 Occupational health

Country of publisher

Czech Republic

Confidentiality degree

is not subject to a state or trade secret

References:

URL

Impact factor

Impact factor: 3.000 in 2024

Organization unit

Faculty of Science

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2025.103711

UT WoS

001476878700001

EID Scopus

2-s2.0-105002836846

Keywords in English

Body dimensions; Anthropometry; 3D Body Records; Database; Ergonomics; Czech Republic

Abstract

In the original language

Knowledge of body parameters of the population is fundamental for effectively fabricating all products designed to fit the human body. This article presents and discusses the body parameters of the current adult Czech population, as captured in three datasets from 2015 to 2022. Anthropometric data for a total of 519 individuals were obtained through a combination of direct anthropometry and measurements taken via 3D models. In accordance with current ISO standards (ISO 7250-1, ISO, 20685-1 + 2), a total of 20 body parameters were measured. The sample was further supplemented by selfreported weight and stature information from 507 Czech individuals. All recorded data were processed into sex- and age-stratified descriptive statistics and compared with older data for the Czech population as well as relevant datasets from other European countries. The body parameters of the Czech population were close to those of Central and Northern European populations. At the same time, Czechs systematically and consistently differ in certain specific dimensions, such as tibial height. Our cross-sectional sample further revealed that the secular increase in height dimensions has plateaued in the Czech population. Nevertheless, its past dynamics are still evident in systematic differences between age categories. Such variability should be considered, for example, when designing products intended for individuals in the post-productive age. It is also evident that the population continues to experience a dynamic increase in width and circumference dimensions. This ongoing trend underscores the necessity of regularly updating population data. The research is linked to the creation of the A.D.A.P.T. software platform, which provides free access to the original data and records.

Links

MUNI/A/1597/2023, interní kód MU

Name: Rozvoj automatizace při zpracování obrazových dat ve forenzní a aplikované antropologii

Investor: Masaryk University, Automated Image Processing in Forensic and Applied Anthropology

VI04000019, research and development project

Name: A.D.A.P.T. – Antropologická DAtabáze Proporcí Těla (Acronym: A.D.A.P.T.)

Investor: Ministry of the Interior of the CR

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JURDA, Mikoláš; Martin ČUTA; Dominik ČERNÝ and Petra URBANOVÁ. Body parameters of the Czech adult population: Insights from the A.D.A.P.T. software platform samples. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS. NETHERLANDS: ELSEVIER, 2025, vol. 107, May, p. 1-10. ISSN 0169-8141. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2025.103711.

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JURDA, Mikoláš; Martin ČUTA; Dominik ČERNÝ and Petra URBANOVÁ. Body parameters of the Czech adult population: Insights from the A.D.A.P.T. software platform samples. \textit{INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS}. NETHERLANDS: ELSEVIER, 2025, vol.~107, May, p.~1-10. ISSN~0169-8141. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2025.103711.

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