cdc_ref_data: CDC Growth Chart Reference Data (2000)

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CDC Growth Chart Reference Data (2000)

Description

LMS parameters (L, M, S) for age- and sex-standardized growth metrics.

Usage

data(cdc_ref_data)

Format

A data.table with columns for sex, age, and LMS values. Parameter names represent the first letter of weight, height, or BMI; this is followed by 'l', 'm', or 's' for the LMS parameters. 'mref' and 'sref' are the M and S parameters for BMI at 240 months of age. For sexn, '1' = boys and '2' = girls.

Source

https://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/percentile_data_files.htm https://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/extended-bmi-data-files.htm

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