bmi3 {dvmisc}

Convert Continuous BMI Values into 3-Level Factor

Description

Converts a continuous BMI variable into a 3-level factor variable: Normal weight if [-Inf, 25), Overweight if [25, 30), and Obese if [30, Inf).

Usage

bmi3(x, labels = TRUE)

Arguments

x

Numeric vector of BMI values.

labels

If TRUE, factor levels are labeled "Normal weight", "Overweight", and "Obese"; if FALSE, factor levels are [-Inf, 25), [25, 30), and [30, Inf).

Value

Factor variable with 3 levels.