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Surface area is calculated based on the weight and the length of the population. The skin area of different body parts is estimated based on.... | Surface area is calculated based on the weight and the length of the population with the formula provided by Mosteller. The skin area of different body parts is estimated based on.... | ||
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Scope
The body surface area of skin of European population. This information can be used when evaluating the exposures through skin.
Definition
Data
Surface area is calculated based on the weight and the length of the population with the formula provided by Mosteller. The skin area of different body parts is estimated based on....
Dependencies
Body weight of European population
Body length of European population
Unit
m2
Formula
BSA (m2) = SQR RT ( [Height(cm) x Weight(kg) ]/ 3600 ) (Mosteller)
Result
If possible, a numerical expression or distribution.
See also
http://hypertextbook.com/facts/2001/IgorFridman.shtml
http://www.globalrph.com/bsa2.htm
Keywords
References
Mosteller RD. Simplified calculation of body-surface area. N Engl J Med 1987;317:1098.
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