This dataset consists of images and body measurements of 512 children aged between 16 and 98 months old collected between June 2022 and March 2023. For each child, there are four images, yielding a total of 4 times 512 = 2,048 images. The images will be presented as they were collected on-site. The dataset includes annotation in the form of one csv file that contains four body measurements in addition to age in months and sex. the body annotations are Gender, Age in month, height in cm, weight in grams, head circumference in cm and waist circumference in cm. Please refer to the original paper regarding camera calibration and data collection procedure.

Usage Terms Summary for the ARAN Dataset

Access to the restricted files is granted under the following conditions: • The data must be used exclusively for non-commercial academic research or innovation purposes. • Users must uphold the highest ethical standards, particularly given the sensitive nature of the content (anonymized images and body measurements of children). • Any form of unethical, harmful, or exploitative use of the data (including but not limited to inappropriate redistribution, misuse outside scholarly contexts, or any attempt at re-identification) is strictly prohibited. • The data must not be shared with others. Access is granted for individual use only. • Users agree to take full responsibility for protecting the dignity and rights of the individuals represented in the data. • Use of the data must comply with relevant data protection laws and institutional ethical guidelines. • Users must cite the following publication in any outputs, publications, or presentations resulting from use of the dataset: Mohammedkhan, H., Van Wanrooij, C., Postma, E., Güven, Ç., Balvert, M., Saeed, H. R., & Jaff, C. O. A. A. (2025). ARAN: Age-Restricted Anonymized Dataset of Children Images and Body Measurements. Journal of Imaging, 1(0). doi:10.3390/jimaging1010000. By requesting access, users confirm that they have read and agreed to these conditions. Access requests from users affiliated with educational institutions may be approved directly. Other requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.