A comparison of models with weight, height, and BMI as predictors of mortality

A comparison of models with weight, height, and BMI as predictors of mortality

Abstract Introduction Body mass index (BMI) is a composite variable of weight and height, often used as a predictor of health outcomes, including mortality. The main purpose of combining weight and height in one variable is to obtain a measure of obesity independent of height. It is however unclear...

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Main Authors: Kimmo Sorjonen, Gustav Nilsonne, Daniel Falkstedt, Tomas Hemmingsson, Bo Melin, Michael Ingre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-04-01
Series:Obesity Science & Practice
Subjects:
BMI
conscripts
height
mortality
prediction
weight
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.473

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https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.473

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