[pronut-hiv] Stadiometres (5)

["Paul Macek GMAIL" <pfmacek@gmail.com>]

The best standing and recumbent length boards by far are Shorr Boards from 
Shorr Productions.

see:  Shorr Productions; 17802 Shotley. Bridge Place; Olney, Maryland 20832, USA;. Telephone: (301) 774 9006; Fax = (301) 774-043

Tried to find a website but couldn't however there a lots of reviews of 
these boards. I have used them and they are excellent.

best,
Paul Macek

----- "Peggy Papathakis" wrote:


Dear Rose,
  The ones I used from Sacles 2000 are not for measuring length, but for 
stature alone.
  Peggy Papathakis, PhD, MS, RD

----rose opiyo <orosao@yahoo.com> wrote:

Is it possible to use these stadiometres from Scale 2000 to measure the 
supine (lying down) length for children less than 24 months as well. One of 
the challenges in community nutrition assessments is the bulkiness of the 
stadiometers, hence if the one from Scales 2000 can also be used in taking 
the supine length then that is really good news for the nutrition assessment 
field teams. Or does anyone know of any other less bulky equipment (and 
vendor) for taking the length measurements of the under 2 year olds?


Rose Opiyo

----Peggy Papathakis wrote:
During 2001-2003, for a nutrition assesssment study, I purchased several 
basic stadiometers from Scales 2000 in Durban, South Africa. We used them in 
clinics, and even on home visits (they are sturdy and not too bulky), and 
cost about $US 35 per ite then.

Peggy Papathakis, PhD, RD

-------Kristof & Stacia Nordin wrote:

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Michelle Mehta
To: AODA-Country-Reps@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 10:49 AM
Subject: [AODA-Country-Reps] stadiometres


Hi all,
Wondering if anyone can suggest a good vendor (in Southern Africa, or
beyond) for purchasing a stadiometres for measuring height in adults.
There is one vendor here in Namibia who is extremely expensive. We're
looking for the most basic stadiometres to use for trainings, nothing
fancy.

Any suggestions appreciated.
Best,
Michelle


--
Michelle Mehta, MPH, RD
Nutrition Advisor
International Training and Education Center on HIV (I-TECH)
Ministry of Health and Social Services
Private Bag 13198, Block C
Harvey Street, Windhoek NAMIBIA
Tel: +264 61 203 2712
Fax: +264 61 221 391
Mobile: +264 81 222 1150
Email: michmehta@gmail.com