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For calculating the ideal body-weight (w) of a subject; for men: w = (height [cm]− 100) − ((height − 150)/4); for women: w = (height − 100) − ((height − 150)/2); → see also bodymass-index.
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Nahler, G. (2009). Lorentz-formula. In: Dictionary of Pharmaceutical Medicine. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-89836-9_803
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