Protocol - Maximum Adult Height
- Annual Family Income
- Ethnicity and Race
- Height - Knee Height
- Height - Recumbent Length
- Height - Self-Reported Height
- Height - Standing Height
Description
Self-reported maximum height
Specific Instructions
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). If measured height is taken, it should be AFTER self-reported maximum adult height has been recorded.
Availability
Protocol
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.
The following are the two questions for this protocol:
How tall {are you/is [participant]*} without shoes?
ENTER HEIGHT IN FEET AND INCHES OR METERS AND CENTIMETERS
|___|___| ENTER NUMBER OF FEET
AND
|___|___| ENTER NUMBER OF INCHES
OR
|___|___| ENTER NUMBER OF METERS
AND
|___|___|___| ENTER NUMBER OF CENTIMETERS
OR
[ ] 7777 REFUSED
[ ] 9999 DONT KNOW
[If the respondent is 50 years and older, also ask:]
How tall {were you/was SP} at age 25? [If you dont know {your/his/her} exact height, please make your best guess.]
ENTER HEIGHT IN FEET AND INCHES OR METERS AND CENTIMETERS
|___|___|
ENTER NUMBER OF FEET
CAPI INSTRUCTION: HARD EDIT 2-8
AND
ENTER NUMBER OF INCHES
CAPI INSTRUCTION: HARD EDIT 0-11
OR
|___|___|
ENTER NUMBER OF METERS
CAPI INSTRUCTION: HARD EDIT 0-3
AND
|___|___|___|
ENTER NUMBER OF CENTIMETERS
CAPI INSTRUCTION: HARD EDIT 0-99
OR
[ ] 7777 REFUSED
[ ] 9999 DONT KNOW
*When the question is being asked of a proxy respondent, insert the participants name here.
Personnel and Training Required
The trained interviewer should be able to administer a questionnaire and be able to probe for information as necessary.
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 2007-2008 protocols were selected as best practice methodology and are the most widely used protocols to assess height.
Language
Chinese, English
Standards
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) | PhenX - max adult ht protocol | 62410-6 | LOINC |
| Human Phenotype Ontology | Abnormality of body height | HP:0000002 | HPO |
| Human Phenotype Ontology | Short stature | HP:0004322 | HPO |
| Human Phenotype Ontology | Tall stature | HP:0000098 | HPO |
| caDSR Form | PhenX PX020901 - Maximum Adult Height | 5801232 | caDSR Form |
Derived Variables
None
Process and Review
The Expert Review Panel #1 reviewed the measures in the Anthropometrics, Diabetes, Physical Activity and Physical Fitness, and Nutrition and Dietary Supplements domains.
Guidance from the ERP includes:
• Revised descriptions of measure
Back-compatible: no changes to Data Dictionary
Previous version in Toolkit archive (link)
Protocol Name from Source
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), Weight History Questionnaire, 2007
Source
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. (2007). National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-2008 Questionnaire. WEIGHT HISTORY - WHQ. Hyattsville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Questions #010 and #130.
General References
None
Protocol ID
20901
Variables
Export Variables| Variable Name | Variable ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PX020901_Age25_Height_Centimeters | ||||
| PX020901020200 | How tall {were you/was SP} at age 25? [If more | Variable Mapping | ||
| PX020901_Age25_Height_Coded | ||||
| PX020901020500 | How tall {were you/was SP} at age 25? [If more | N/A | ||
| PX020901_Age25_Height_Feet | ||||
| PX020901020300 | How tall {were you/was SP} at age 25? [If more | Variable Mapping | ||
| PX020901_Age25_Height_Inches | ||||
| PX020901020400 | How tall {were you/was SP} at age 25? [If more | Variable Mapping | ||
| PX020901_Age25_Height_Meters | ||||
| PX020901020100 | How tall {were you/was SP} at age 25? [If more | Variable Mapping | ||
| PX020901_Age25_Height_Proxy_Name | ||||
| PX020901030000 | When the question is being asked of a proxy more | N/A | ||
| PX020901_Current_Height_Centimeters | ||||
| PX020901010200 | How tall {are you/is [participant]} without shoes? | N/A | ||
| PX020901_Current_Height_Coded | ||||
| PX020901010500 | How tall {are you/is [participant]} without shoes? | N/A | ||
| PX020901_Current_Height_Feet | ||||
| PX020901010300 | How tall {are you/is [participant]} without shoes? | N/A | ||
| PX020901_Current_Height_Inches | ||||
| PX020901010400 | How tall {are you/is [participant]} without shoes? | N/A | ||
| PX020901_Current_Height_Meters | ||||
| PX020901010100 | How tall {are you/is [participant]} without shoes? | N/A | ||
Measure Name
Maximum Adult Height
Release Date
March 27, 2009
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 |
|---|---|
| 20901 | Maximum Adult Height |
Publications
Hitz, M.M., Conway, P.G, Palcher, J.A., McCarty, C.A. (2014) Using PhenX toolkit measures and other tools to assess urban/rural differences in health behaviors: recruitment methods and outcomes. BMC Research Notes. 2014 November; 7(847). doi: 10.1186/1756-0500-7-847