Calculate the Ponderal index of a baby of weight 2000gm and length 50 cm at Bih: (A) 1.6, (B) 2.2, (C) 2.6, (D) 2
Answer is A. Ponderal Index (PI) Weight (in grams) x 100 PI = ------------------------------------------------ (Length in cm) 3 So, 2000x 100/(50)3=2,00,000/1,25,000=1.6. Ref : Park 23rd edition Pgno : 399