Shanghai Journal of Stomatology ›› 2014, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (4): 489-493.

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Profile analysis and comparison of the Han and Uygur adult in Xinjiang area

MENG Kang, YU Xin-wei, GAO Cheng-zhi   

  1. Department of Stomatology, Peking University People’s Hospital. Beijing 100044, China
  • Received:2013-10-11 Online:2014-08-20 Published:2014-10-20

Abstract: PURPOSE: To obtain the profile and difference between the Han and Uygur normal adult in Xinjiang area. METHODS: According to the accepted standards, the Han and Uygur college students in Urumqi city were randomly selected for this study. These students were divided into 2 groups according to gender. Profiles were taken for every subject in accordance with same standards respectively. The data were imported into computer. Photoshop software was used for measuring the profiles in many measurement projects at fixed point. Independent sample t test was applied for achieved data with SPSS19.0 software package. RESULTS: The lip protrusion of the male was larger than that of the female and the tip of nose was the opposite. However, the Han adults have protruding lips, underdeveloped chin and upturned nose compared with the Uygur adults. CONCLUSIONS: There are significant differences of profile between 2 nationalities and sexes in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Key words: Han nationality, Uygur, Profile

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