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MORPHOLOGICAL INTEGRATION INDEX (MII) AS A REGIONAL INDICATOR OF SOMATIC DEVELOPMENT IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

Shermanov A.O.- Tashkent State Medical University

Resume

This study proposes a novel quantitative integral indicator — the Morphological Integration Index (MII) — designed for comprehensive assessment of the interrelationship between anthropometric and body composition parameters in preschool children aged 3–6 years. The index is calculated as the mean of Pearson correlation coefficients between body height and weight, weight and chest circumference, as well as body mass index (BMI) and fat mass percentage (FM%) determined by bioelectrical impedance analysis. The research was conducted in different natural-geographical zones of the Jizzakh region (mountainous, steppe, desert–semi-desert, and urban areas), enabling the identification of regional patterns of morphological integration and adaptive potential. The findings demonstrate the high informative value of MII as an integral indicator of morphological harmony, structural consistency of somatic parameters, and early detection of developmental imbalance.

Keywords: morphological integration, anthropometry, bioelectrical impedance analysis, body composition, correlation analysis, adaptive potential, regional variability, body mass index, preschool age, morphological harmony, metabolic risk.

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For citation:Shermanov A.O. - MORPHOLOGICAL INTEGRATION INDEX (MII) AS A REGIONAL INDICATOR OF SOMATIC DEVELOPMENT IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN//New Day in Medicine 4(90)2026 2-11 https://newdayworldmedicine.com/en/new_day_medicine/4-90-2026

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