Format/length: | n3 nn.n |
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Notes:
This records the Body Mass Index of the PERSON and corresponds to OBSERVATION VALUE where the OBSERVATION TYPE = 'Body Mass Index' and the VALUE TYPE = 'Number'.
This value is derived from WEIGHT in kilograms devided by HEIGHT in metres squared (kg/m²).
This data element is also known by these names:
Context | Alias |
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plural | BMI |