Abstract: According to the data on the physical status of 445 Kazak neonates and 662 Han neonates, body morphology indices of 7 items were calculated. The 7 indices include Pelidisi index, stature-weight index, Kaup index, stature-upper arm circumference index, stature-chest circumference index, stature-sitting height index and stature-lower extremity length index. The body morphology indices were compared between different sexes and nationalities. The indices related to nutrition of Kazak neonates are higher than those of Han, and the majority of indices in male is greater than that in female. But the stature-chest circumference index and stature-sitting height index in female are greater than those in male.

Key words: Neonate; Physical status; Kazak nationality; Han nationality