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March 21, 2026American Journal of Human Biology

Urbanization, Physical Capacity, and Body Composition in Rarámuri and Mestizo Populations From Northern Mexico

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SLSalvador Jesús Lopez‐AlonzoAMArturo Martínez‐TrevizoSISamuel Alfredo Islas‐Guerra

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Cross-sectional study compares body composition and physical fitness across Rarámuri and Mestizo populations, indicating urbanization's negative health effects.

Key Points

  • To compare body composition and physical fitness indicators among Rarámuri and Mestizo populations, focusing on the effects of urbanization.
  • Cross-sectional study conducted in Chihuahua, Mexico with 171 participants (84 men, 87 women)
  • Utilized ISAK and YMCA protocols for anthropometric and functional assessments including BMI, waist circumference, and aerobic capacity
  • Statistical analysis performed using Kruskal–Wallis test to detect significant differences between groups
  • Urbanization correlated with increased body fat and decreased aerobic capacity
  • UR and MEST groups had higher body weight, BMI, and body fat percentage than NURR group
  • NURR group exhibited better physiological efficiency with lower metabolic risk

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Lopez‐Alonzo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be38356e48c4981c6787f1https://doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.70243
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