Body Roundness Index (BRI): Males, Age 80+
What these numbers mean
A value around 5.42 index is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. The middle 50% of the reference population fall between about 4.65 index and 6.63 index; values below or above that central range sit in the lower or upper half of the distribution.
Data source: NHANES (CDC) — derived BRI percentiles About this study
Body Roundness Index (BRI) Body Composition Males 80+
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Very low 3.58 index
Low 4.65 index
Average 5.42 index
High 6.63 index
Very high 8.42 index
This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.