Broca Index: A Simple Tool to Measure Ideal Body Weight

Mohajan, Devajit and Mohajan, Haradhan (2023): Broca Index: A Simple Tool to Measure Ideal Body Weight. Published in: Innovation in Science and Technology , Vol. 2, No. 2 (29 March 2023): pp. 21-24.

Abstract

Proper measure of ideal body weight (IBW) is necessary in medical science. According to physicians, IBW is related to the lowest morbidity and mortality. Broca Index (BI) is a simple and effective tool to measure IBW; and general physicians, nutritionists, and Life Insurance Companies can use it confidently. In this mini review aspects of Broca Index (BI) are discussed for the calculation of ideal body weight (IBW) of health conscious people.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Broca Index, ideal body weight, BMI
• Subjects: C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C3 - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models ; Multiple Variables; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C4 - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics > C41 - Duration Analysis ; Optimal Timing Strategies; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C4 - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics > C43 - Index Numbers and Aggregation; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I1 - Health; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I1 - Health > I13 - Health Insurance, Public and Private

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