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body_surface_area: Predict body surface area.

Description

Predict body surface area from weight, height, and age, using Mosteller's formula for age>18 and Haycock's formula for age<18

Usage

body_surface_area(BW, H, age_years)

Arguments

BW

A vector of body weights in kg.

H

A vector of heights in cm.

age_years

A vector of ages in years.

Value

A vector of body surface areas in cm^2.

References

Ring, Caroline L., et al. "Identifying populations sensitive to environmental chemicals by simulating toxicokinetic variability." Environment International 106 (2017): 105-118.