Quotlet Index

The Quetelet index is the "weight height index" or "obesity index", one of the anthropometric composite indicators, named after the proposal of Ketolai. It is widely used in anthropological research and anthropometrics and evaluation. It means that the body weight per 1cm height, as a relative weight or equal body weight to reflect the circumference, width and thickness of the human body and the density of human tissue, is an important composite index for evaluating the level of development and the degree of symmetry of the human body. The calculation formula is weight/height × 1000, the weight measurement unit is in kilograms (kg), and the height measurement unit is in centimeters (cm). Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Actively cooperate with the doctor's work. Normal value 13-year-old man 260 ~ 280, woman 250 ~ 270; 15-year-old men 300-330, women 300-320; The 17-year-old man is 340-360 and the woman is 330-350. Clinical significance Abnormal results: obesity, weight loss. People who need to be examined: people who have a full body check and a body check. Precautions Taboo before inspection: None. Requirements for inspection: Actively cooperate with the doctor's work. Inspection process The body weight and height are measured first, and the Quetelet index is calculated according to the formula. Not suitable for the crowd Generally there are no people who are not suitable. Adverse reactions and risks Generally no adverse reactions.

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