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Earlier marriages for women than for men resulted in a much
higher proportion of married females than males in the 15- to 19-year
age group, 30.2 percent for females as compared with 4.7 percent
for males. In all age groups up to 45 years of age, with the exception of Palau’s 35- to 44-year age group, there were proportionately
more married females than males. The reverse was true without
exception for those 45 rears of age and over.
Height and weight. The inhabitants of the trust territory were of
medium stature and weight. In the adult age groups the average
~ height ranged from 5 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 6 inches for males and
from + feet 11 inches to 5 feet 1 inch for females. The average weight
for males was from 133 to 145 pounds and for females from 112 to 185
pounds.
Height and weight varied by district. For a given height the inhabitants of Saipan and Palau were heavier than those in the Marshall
Islands, with Saipan having a slight edge over Palau in this respect
(table 2). The difference was more marked for females than for
males. It may be noted in table 3 that the inhabitants of Saipan
were slightly taller than those of the other two districts. In Palau
males were noticeably shorter than in Saipan and the Marshall
Islands.
Blood-pressure readings. Blood-pressure readings were taken for
over 60 percent of the population. Only one reading was taken for
each individual and all readings were taken routinely during the
course of the examination.
Table 2.
Average weight, by height and
sex, of 44-year age group
Height (toches)
and sex
Batpon
district
Palso
Marshall
district
Islands
district
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Average weight (pounds)
@ to 62
Male
130. 6
178.5
172. 4
Female
134.4
1%.2
173.5
137.9
137.7
135,3
Female
149.3
135.9
134. t
Male
13.0
147.6
142.9
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Male
66 to 68
Female
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