Physical Work Capacity and Pulmonary Function of Malaysian Adolescent Females

Document Type

Article

Authors

M T. Duncan, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
C A. Scammell, Universiy of Malaya, Juala Lumpur, Malaysia

Abstract

Among 11 Chinese, 13 Indian and 11 Malay sehool girls aged 12-16 years, there were no significant differences between groups in anthropometric measurements, pulmonary function or maximal work capacity. Maximal oxygen uptake averaged 1.477 1/min.; 34.5 ml/kg/min. Compared with other populations vital capacity and total lung capacity were small for body heights, but cardiorespiratory fitness was comparable.

Recommended Citation

Duncan, M T. and Scammell, C A. (1977) "Physical Work Capacity and Pulmonary Function of Malaysian Adolescent Females," Human Biology: Vol. 49: Iss. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/humbiol/vol49/iss1/6