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 (Author), Gustav Nilsonne (Author), Daniel Falkstedt (Author), Tomas Hemmingsson (Author), Bo Melin (Author), Michael Ingre (Author) |
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2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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