Abstract
Many methods have been developed for predicting standard weight from height. Broca, Jones, and others have provided equations for such prediction. In Japan, the modified equation of Broca's is the one generally used. However, as indicated by several investigators, this equation, while being simple, is at variance with reality.
We recently investigated the heights and weights of inhabitants of Yao, Japan, and compared the results with past data. Despite the fact that the general physique of the Japanese has recently improved, the average weight of young people of the same height remained un changed by generation and locality. We therefore conclude that standard weight is represented by the average weight of people of the same height in the age range from 20 to 39, and propose the following equation for its calculation:
Standard Weight (kg) = Height (cm)-50/2
