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Title:
Height and Weight of West Point Cadets, 1843-1894

Subject Categories:
Nutrition - Health
Medical history - History
Military, naval and maritime history - History
Population history - History
Social history - History
Population studies - Population, vital statistics and censuses
Social indicators and quality of life - Society and Culture

Depositor(s):
ICPSR

Principal Investigator(s):
Komlos, J.

Abstract:
This data collection was designed to ascertain the nutritional status of mid-nineteenth century Americans.
Main Topics:
These data supply information on cadet's last name, age, height, weight, place of birth (state), place of appointment (state), and the date of the physical examination. In addition, family background data, such as whether parents were alive, father's occupation, income of parents, head of household, and urban/rural location of family residence, are provided.
The data contains alphabetics.

Coverage:
Time Period Covered: 1843-1894
Country: United States
Spatial Units: No information recorded
Observation Units: Individuals

Universe Sampled:
Location of Units of Observation:National
Population:West Point cadets, 1843-1894

Methodology:
Time Dimensions: Cross-sectional (one-time) study
Sampling Procedures: No information recorded
Method of Data Collection: Compilation or synthesis of existing material

Language(s) of Written Materials:
Study Description: English
Study Documentation: English

Access:
Access Conditions: The depositor has specified that registration is required and standard conditions of use apply. The depositor may be informed about usage. See terms and conditions for further information.

Available to UK residents or those registered at UK institutions of higher or further education only.
Availability: History Data Service, UK Data Archive
Contact: Help desk: hds@essex.ac.uk
Originating Archive: ICPSR - Original Study Number: 9468

Date of Release:
First Edition: 11 November 1993