Characteristic

Area/Region

Northwest (n = 1219)

Southwest (n = 650)

^*Mean difference

(95% CI)

P-value

˚Mean difference

(95% CI)

P-value

n

Mean

SD

n

Mean

SD

Skin fold sum mm (sum of calf and tricep)

57

27.8

6.2

57

22.7

6.2

5.2

(2.9 to 7.5)

<0.0001

5.1

(2.7 to 7.4)

<0.0001

Sit and reach test (cm)

57

37.4

6.6

58

38.1

6.6

−0.72

(−3.2 to 1.7)

0.56

−0.79

(−3.3 to −1.7)

0.53

Hand grip strength (kg)

57

18.1

4.7

59

16.5

5.1

1.6

(−0.22 to 3.4)

0.09

1.6

(0.18 to 3.4)

0.08

Modified pull-up (number completed without rest)

57

1.2

0.94

59

2.17

1.2

−1.01

(−1.4 to −0.6)

<0.0001

−0.94

(−1.3 to −0.57)

<0.0001

Standing broad jump (m)

57

1.4

0.26

59

1.1

0.26

0.3

(0.2 to 0.4)

<0.0001

0.3

(0.2 to 0.4)

<0.0001

Speed bounce hurdle (number completed in 15 seconds)

57

27.7

5.8

59

26

4.8

1.07

(−0.9 to 3.05)

0.29

1.5

(−0.38 to 3.5)

0.11