Details of Element:
Right Forearm Circumference (Cm)
Component of
Body Composition
Unique Name: rifoc
Contained in the
Common BLSA Data Set
? No
|
Data Points (as of 09/06/98) |
Males |
Females |
Total |
|
Number of Data Points |
8665 |
3681 |
12346 |
|
Number of Distinct Participants |
1501 |
910 |
2411 |
|
Year First Collected |
1959 |
1978 |
- |
|
Year Last Collected |
1998 |
1998 |
- |
Type of Variable: Absolute Measure
Encoding: Continuous
Units of Measure: cm
Precision: ##.#
Anticipated Range: 22.0 thru 32.0
Masterfile Index: 161-04-22
Related Data Elements: none
Specific to this Data Element:
Inclusion/Exclusion Rules:
n/a
Descriptive History:
Behkne measurement: Maximal circumference where the arm is extended with
the volar surface upward, hand open.
K value = 13.4
Details
for this Data Type
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