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Body Mass Index

BMI
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

BMI - calculated measure of body fat based on height and weight. Used to assess obesity and health risk (BMI = kg/m²).

Standard Abbreviation

BMI

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  bmi VARCHAR(100),  -- Body Mass Index
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bmi as body_mass_index
FROM claims;

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