Protocol - Maximum Adult Height
Description
This protocol includes two questions. All participants aged 25 years or older are asked their current height (i.e., the first question). Participants 50 years of age or older are also asked their height at 25 years of age (i.e., the second question).
Specific Instructions
This protocol is part of a computer-assisted personal interview. The PhenX Anthropometrics Working Group recommended that this could also be used as a paper-and-pencil personal interview and may be a self-administered interview.
If measured height is taken, it should be AFTER self-reported maximum adult height has been recorded.
This protocol is part of a computer-assisted personal interview. The PhenX Anthropometrics Working Group recommended that this could also be used as a paper-and-pencil personal interview and may be a self-administered interview.
Availability
Protocol
Maximum Adult Height
1. How tall {are you/is SP*} without shoes?
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1[ ]ENTER HEIGHT IN FEET AND INCHES
2[ ]ENTER HEIGHT IN CENTIMETERS
7[ ]REFUSED
9[ ]DON’T KNOW
|___|___|
ENTER NUMBER OF FEET
777[ ]REFUSED
999[ ]DON’T KNOW
AND
|___|___|
ENTER NUMBER OF INCHES
999[ ]DON’T KNOW
OR
|___|___|___|
ENTER NUMBER OF CENTIMETERS
999[ ]DON’T KNOW
[If the respondent is 50 years and older, also ask:]
2. How tall {were you/was SP*} at age 25? [If you dont know {your/his/her} exact height, please make your best guess.]
|___|
1[ ]ENTER HEIGHT IN FEET AND INCHES
2[ ]ENTER HEIGHT IN CENTIMETERS
7[ ]REFUSED
9[ ]DON’T KNOW
|___|___|
ENTER NUMBER OF FEET
777[ ]REFUSED
999[ ]DON’T KNOW
AND
|___|___|
ENTER NUMBER OF INCHES
999[ ]DON’T KNOW
OR
|___|___|___|
ENTER NUMBER OF CENTIMETERS
999[ ]DON’T KNOW
*When the question is being asked of a proxy respondent, insert the participants name here.
Personnel and Training Required
None
Equipment Needs
None
Requirements
| Requirement Category | Required |
|---|---|
| Major equipment | No |
| Specialized training | No |
| Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection | No |
| Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual | No |
Mode of Administration
Interviewer-administered questionnaire
Lifestage
Adult, Senior
Participants
Participant aged 25 years or older
Selection Rationale
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2019-2020 protocols were selected as best practice methodology and are the most widely used protocols to assess height.
Language
Chinese, English, Spanish
While the English version of this protocol has been updated, the available translations have not and reflect a previous version. These differences may impact the compatibility between the English and Spanish/Chinese versions. It is the responsibility of the investigator to determine if the translations are sufficiently compatible with the English version for their research and subsequent analysis.
Standards
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
|---|
Derived Variables
None
Process and Review
The PhenX Steering Committee (SC) reviewed this protocol in October 2023. Guidance from the SC includes:
- Updated protocol
Protocol Name from Source
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), Weight History Questionnaire, 2019-2020
Source
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) 2019-2020. Weight History - WHQ (Questions #010 and #130). Hyattsville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
General References
None
Protocol ID
20902
Variables
Export Variables| Variable Name | Variable ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PX020902_Maximum_Adult_Height_At_25 | ||||
| PX020902020000 | How tall {were you/was SP*} at age 25? [If more | N/A | ||
| PX020902_Maximum_Adult_Height_At_25_Centimeters | ||||
| PX020902020300 | ENTER NUMBER OF CENTIMETERS | N/A | ||
| PX020902_Maximum_Adult_Height_At_25_Centimeters_None | ||||
| PX020902020301 | ENTER NUMBER OF CENTIMETERS | N/A | ||
| PX020902_Maximum_Adult_Height_At_25_Feet | ||||
| PX020902020100 | ENTER NUMBER OF FEET | N/A | ||
| PX020902_Maximum_Adult_Height_At_25_Feet_None | ||||
| PX020902020101 | ENTER NUMBER OF FEET | N/A | ||
| PX020902_Maximum_Adult_Height_At_25_Inches | ||||
| PX020902020200 | ENTER NUMBER OF INCHES | N/A | ||
| PX020902_Maximum_Adult_Height_At_25_Inches_None | ||||
| PX020902020201 | ENTER NUMBER OF INCHES | N/A | ||
| PX020902_Maximum_Adult_Height_Without_Shoes | ||||
| PX020902010000 | How tall {are you/is SP*} without shoes? | N/A | ||
| PX020902_Maximum_Adult_Height_Without_Shoes_Centimeters | ||||
| PX020902010301 | ENTER NUMBER OF CENTIMETERS | N/A | ||
| PX020902_Maximum_Adult_Height_Without_Shoes_Centimeters_None | ||||
| PX020902010300 | ENTER NUMBER OF CENTIMETERS | N/A | ||
| PX020902_Maximum_Adult_Height_Without_Shoes_Feet_None | ||||
| PX020902010100 | ENTER NUMBER OF FEET | N/A | ||
| PX020902_Maximum_Adult_Height_Without_Shoes_Feet_None_Refused | ||||
| PX020902010101 | ENTER NUMBER OF FEET | N/A | ||
| PX020902_Maximum_Adult_Height_Without_Shoes_Inches | ||||
| PX020902010201 | ENTER NUMBER OF INCHES | N/A | ||
| PX020902_Maximum_Adult_Height_Without_Shoes_Inches_None | ||||
| PX020902010200 | ENTER NUMBER OF INCHES | N/A | ||
Measure Name
Maximum Adult Height
Release Date
September 16, 2024
Definition
Height is the distance from the top of the participant’s head to the heels of his or her feet (i.e., the vertical length). This self-reported measure asks about height at 25 years of age.
Purpose
Stature is an indicator of general body size and bone length. This measure can also serve as a proxy for nutritional status during development. It is used to assess stature and estimate height loss in older adults (aged 50 years or older).
Keywords
Anthropometrics, body mass index, BMI, NHANES
Measure Protocols
| Protocol ID | Protocol Name |
|---|---|
| 20902 | Maximum Adult Height |
Publications
There are no publications listed for this protocol.