Pignet Index
Pignet Index or Body Build Index is an index used for evaluation of body build. It was suggested in 1901 by Maurice–Charles–Joseph Pignet, who was a French army doctor.
Pignet Index is expressed by formula:[1]
Stature in cm - (weight in kg + chest circumference in cm)
Body build according to this index is noted as:
- Very sturdy: <10
- Sturdy: 10-15
- Good: 16-20
- Average: 21-25
- Weak: 26-30
- Very weak: 31-35
- Poor: >36
References
- ^ Bhattacharya K, Bharati P, Gupta R & Basu A (1981). A study on diet and nutritional anthropometry of the population of Mirpur, District Midnapore, West Bengal. Collgm Antropolgm 5: 51-58.