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BMI table for children and adolescents
  • Published Date:
    6/4/13
  • Language:
    English
Filetype[PDF - 381.06 KB]


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  • Corporate Authors:
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
  • Description:
    The Body Mass Index (BMI) been calculated and is presented in this table for selected heights and weights for children and adolescents 2 to 20 years of age. BMI is defined as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared.

  • Document Type:
    Pamphlet (or booklet)
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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