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| Item name | Body Mass Index (BMI) |
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| epiCentre name | Derived_BMI |
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| Definition | A measure of a person's weight (body mass) relative to height used to assess the extent of weight deficit or excess |
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| Usage | BMI is a measure of body fat based on a person’s height and weight, calculated using the formula: BMI = weight in kg/(height in metres)2 |
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| ID | 2.X.XXD-001 |
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| Business rules | Nil |
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| Data type | Numeric |
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| Format | NN[N].N[N] |
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| Maximum length | 56 |
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| Data domain |
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| Conditions | Nil |
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| Level | Survey |
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| Derived by | ePPOC |
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Interpretation
Underweight <18.5
Normal 18.5 – 24.99
Overweight 25 – 29.99
Obese >=30
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