Table 1.
List of physical measures from the UK Biobank data included in the analysis. (Details in Methods)
| Measure | Biobank Field ID | Procedure | Unit | Number of people tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birthweight | 20022 | Self-report | kg | 225,138 |
| weight | 21002 | Scales | kg | 395,584 |
| Height | 50 | Standing height | cm | 395,854 |
| BMI | 21001 | Weight/height2 | kg/m2 | 395,441 |
| Hand grip strength right | 47 | Grip strength device | kg | 395,129 |
| Waist circumference | 48 | Tape measure | cm | 396,037 |
| Hip circumference | 49 | Tape measure | cm | 395,992 |
| Waist to hip ratio | 48/49 | Waist/hip | ratio | 395,954 |
| Leg fat percentage right | 23111 | Bioimpedance | % | 389,777 |
| Arm fat percentage right | 23119 | Bioimpedance | % | 389,722 |
| Trunk fat percentage | 23127 | Bioimpedance | % | 389,569 |
| Pulse rate | 102 | Automated reading | bpm | 373,789 |
| BP systolic | 4080 | Automated reading | mmHg | 370,501 |
| BP diastolic | 4079 | Automated reading | mmHg | 370,511 |
| Peak expiratory flow | 3064 | Spirometry | litres/min | 361,464 |
| Heel bone mineral density | 3148 | Ultrasound bone densitometry | g/cm2 | 228,405 |