Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Breast volume is crucial for ensuring proper bra fit and comfort, significantly influencing women’s physiological and psychological well-being. This study aims to develop a novel method for breast-volume self-measurement, allowing women to accurately assess their breast volume without specialized equipment. We employed a geometric approximation of the breast as a combination of a partial elliptical cone and an irregular partial ellipsoid, leading to the formulation of a new volume equation. The method was validated against established standards, including the specimen drainage method and 3D scanning techniques. The findings revealed that our self-measurement approach achieved a relative error of only 3.8%, outperforming the 4.8% of 3D scanning and the 86.3% associated with traditional breast-volume equations. This innovative self-measurement technique enhances accuracy and serves as a practical solution for health and nutritional assessments, alongside body image evaluations. Its user-friendly nature positions it as a valuable tool for women’s health, particularly in personal fitness and ergonomic design.
Source: Applied Sciences
DOI: 10.3390/app142110071
Authors: Yulin Zhao, Chihua Wu, Dingbang Luh, Xinyu Zhang
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,728
Award: G3080062437
OpenAlex ID: W4404040186