Anthropometric Measurements
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Basic physical measurements of the body. This page combines variable and description information from all three curated datasets.
Source files (on external FHS website):
- Gen 1: vr_wkthru_ex32_0_0997s
- Gen 2/Omni 1: vr_wkthru_ex10_1b_1488s
- Gen 3/Omni 2/NOS: vr_wkthru_ex03_3b_1191s
| Source Data | Curated Data | Description |
|---|---|---|
| hgt | Height_core | Height at Core Exam 1,4-5,10-32/1-10/1-3 (inches, to next lower 1/4 inch) |
| wgt | Weight_core | Weight at Core Exam 1-32/1-10/1-3 (pounds) |
| bmi | BMI_core | Body mass index at Core Exam 1,4-5,10-32/1-10/1-3 (kg/m²) |
| hip | Hip_core | Hip girth at Exam 19-23/4-7,9-10/2-3 (inches, to next lower 1/4 inch) |
| waist | Waist_core | Waist girth at Core Exam 4-5,10-32/4-10/1-3 (inches, to next lower 1/4 inch) |