body mass index
http://www.ebi.ac.uk/efo/EFO_0004340
Term info
database cross reference
- MeSH:D015992
- NCIt:C16358
- SNOMEDCT:60621009
- MedDRA:10005894
- ICD9:V85-V85.99
definition
An indicator of body density as determined by the relationship of BODY WEIGHT to BODY HEIGHT. BMI=weight (kg)/height squared (m2). BMI correlates with body fat (ADIPOSE TISSUE). Their relationship varies with age and gender. For adults, BMI falls into these categories: below 18.5 (underweight); 18.5-24.9 (normal); 25.0-29.9 (overweight); 30.0 and above (obese). (National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
definition citation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_mass_index
gwas trait
true
has exact synonym
Quetelet's Index, BMI
term editor
Dani Welter