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Spearman correlation coefficient between measures of body fatness throughout the life course, NHSII 1991–2009
| Birthweight | Somatotype at age 5 | Somatotype at age 10 | BMI at age 18 | Current BMIa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birthweight | 1.00 | 0.11 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Somatotype at age 5 | – | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.39 | 0.19 |
| Somatotype at age 10 | – | – | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.27 |
| BMI at age 18 | – | – | – | 1.00 | 0.46 |
| Current BMI | – | – | – | – | 1.00 |
aCurrent BMI is defined by the updated value assessed in the most recent previous biennial visit.
