Investigation of reproductive organs of male children and juvenile of the Meng and the Han nationality in Chifeng area.
- Author:
Li-Ting GAO
1
;
Tian-Sheng ZHENG
;
Ming-Han LIU
;
Zhi-Yan XING
;
Hong-Jun LI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Body Height; Body Weight; Child; Child, Preschool; China; ethnology; Humans; Male; Penis; physiology; Testis; physiology
- From: National Journal of Andrology 2002;8(5):343-346
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVESTo investigate the development and the health of reproductive organs of male children and juvenile between the Meng and the Han nationality in the Meng nationality area.
METHODSMale juvenile(4-18 years old) of the Meng nationality (n = 2,315) and the Han nationality (n = 2,832) were divided into four age groups. Height, weight, length and perimeter of penis, volume of left and right testis and reproductive organs illness were examined.
RESULTSIn 13-18 years group, the developmental speed of reproductive organs was faster in Mongolia male juvenile than that in the Han nationality (P < 0.02). After 13 years old, the developmental speed of reproductive organs of male living in town is faster than that in the country (P < 0.05). Illness of male reproductive organs was common such as hernia, varicocle etc.
CONCLUSIONSThere was difference of developmental status and the prevalence rate of reproductive organs of male children and juvenile between the Meng and the Han nationality.
