| Literature DB >> 16105412 |
Harry J M Lemmens1, Jay B Brodsky, Donald P Bernstein.
Abstract
A simple formula for estimating ideal body weight (IBW) in kilograms for both men and women is presented. The equation IBW = 22 x H2, where H is equal to patient height in meters, yields weight values midway within the range of weights obtained using published IBW formulae.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16105412 DOI: 10.1381/0960892054621350
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Obes Surg ISSN: 0960-8923 Impact factor: 4.129