| Format/Length: | nn.n |
| HES Item: | |
| National Codes: | |
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Notes:
PERSON OBSERVATION (BMI) records the Body Mass Index of the PERSON.
This value is derived from Weight in kilograms divided by Height in metres squared (kg/m²).
PERSON OBSERVATION (BMI) will be replaced with BODY MASS INDEX, which should be used for all new and developing data sets and for XML messages.
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | PERSON OBSERVATIONS (BMI) |