bmi4 {dvmisc}

Convert Continuous BMI Values into 4-Level Factor

Description

Converts a continuous BMI variable into a 4-level factor variable: Underweight if [-Inf, 18.5), Normal weight if [18.5, 25), Overweight if [25, 30), and Obese if [30, Inf).

Usage

bmi4(x, labels = TRUE)

Arguments

x

Numeric vector of BMI values.

labels

If TRUE, factor levels are labeled "Underweight", "Normal weight", "Overweight", and "Obese"; if FALSE, factor levels are [-Inf, 18.5), [18.5, 25), [25, 30), and [30, Inf).

Value

Factor variable with 4 levels.