Body Mass Index

An indicator of body density as determined by the relationship of BODY WEIGHT to BODY HEIGHT. BMI=weight (kg)/height squared (m2). BMI correlates with body fat (ADIPOSE TISSUE). Their relationship varies with age and gender. For adults, BMI falls into these categories: below 18.5 (underweight); 18.5-24.9 (normal); 25.0-29.9 (overweight); 30.0 and above (obese). (National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Year introduced: 1990

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.600.115.100.125, E05.041.124.125, G07.100.100.125, N06.850.505.200.100.175

MeSH Unique ID: D015992

Entry Terms:

• Index, Body Mass
• Quetelet's Index
• Quetelets Index
• Quetelet Index
• Index, Quetelet

Previous Indexing:

• Body Weight (1966-1989)

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Physical Examination
Body Constitution
Body Weights and Measures
Body Mass Index

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Anthropometry
Body Weights and Measures
Body Mass Index

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Physiological Phenomena
Body Constitution
Body Weights and Measures
Body Mass Index

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Environment and Public Health
Public Health
Epidemiologic Measurements
Biometry
Anthropometry
Body Mass Index