CONSOLIDATION OF ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA AND DEVELOPMENT OF A STANDARDIZED METHODOLOGICAL GUIDE

Abstract

At the Central American Technological University (UNITEC), multiple studies have been carried out in the field of anthropometry, mainly focused on data collection, tool comparison, and information consolidation. These efforts have enabled the creation of anthropometric databases covering nine departments of Honduras, mostly departmental capitals, which have served as input for the development of reference tables useful in industrial applications. At the request of the Engineering Faculty, this project followed up on previous studies to consolidate and standardize the information, ensuring the establishment of a repository that can continue to be updated in the future. Three main deliverables were developed: a consolidated Excel database, aligned with the requirements of ISO 15535:2023 and equipped with macros for outlier detection; a Power BI dashboard with interactive visualizations, including a dynamic map of Honduras for exploratory analysis; and a methodological guide designed to standardize measurement protocols and ensure replicability in future research. Taken together, these results strengthen the methodological rigor of anthropometric studies in Honduras and lay the groundwork for the establishment of a sustainable national anthropometric database.