The study of improving Pignet index for the physical power assessment of Vietnamese adults
- Author:
Tran Sinh Vuong
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pignet index
- MeSH:
Adult;
Physical Examination
- From:Journal of Medical Research
2005;33(1):43-49
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Pignet index = height (cm) – [weight (kg) + average thoracic circumference (cm)]. This is an advantageous index that has been used widely not only in studying but also in evaluating physical power. However, Pignet index is not yet an ideal index; it should be improved to measure physical power more accurately. Improved Pignet (Pignet-CT) = height (cm) – [weight (kg) + normal thoracic circumference (cm) + right calf circumference (cm)] + 50. This Pignet-CT index has been established by investigating 7955 Vietnamese (3755 male, 4210 female) aged over 16 years old. It has been shown that Pignet-CT index can evaluate physical power more exactly than Pignet index.
