Details of Element: 1-Weight Loss. 2-Weight Gain.
Component of Fpg


Unique Name: weloq8
Contained in the Common BLSA Data Set ? No

Data Points (as of 09/06/98) Males Females Total
Number of Data Points 36 12 48
Number of Distinct Participants 32 10 42
Year First Collected 1973 1981 -
Year Last Collected 1994 1994 -

Type of Variable: Absolute Measure
Encoding: Discrete
    Value Meaning
    1 Loss > 2 lbs./week
    2 Gain > 1 lbs./week
Precision: #.
Anticipated Range: 1. thru 2.
Masterfile Index: 125-01-37
Related Data Elements: none
Specific to this Data Element:
    Inclusion/Exclusion Rules: n/a
    Descriptive History: (none)
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