What is the ponderal index of a neonate with bih weight 2kg and length 50 cm:: (A) 1.6, (B) 3.6, (C) 2.2, (D) 2.6
Answer is A. Ponderal Index (PI) in Neonate = Weight (gm)/ Length (cm)3 x 100 = In this case, PI = 2000/(50)3 x 100 = 1.6