A Body Shape Index (ABSI) Z-score
What is A Body Shape Index (ABSI) Z-score?
The A Body Shape Index (ABSI) Z-score is a standardized measure that compares an individual's A Body Shape Index (ABSI) to the average ABSI of a reference population, taking into account factors like age, gender, and body proportions.
It indicates how an individual’s body shape deviates from the norm, with higher or lower scores reflecting greater or lesser health risks associated with abdominal fat.
How to retrieve A Body Shape Index (ABSI) Z-score from Vitals™ SDK?
ItemItem | DescriptionDescription |
|---|---|
| Supported by Server Version(s) | CrimsonLion (V2 Backend) |
| User Info Required | Age, gender, waist circumference, weight, and height data are required to obtain this metric value. |
| Vitals™ SDK API | Please use the healthResult.health.holisticHealth.absiz variable provided by the callback function onVideoFrameProcessed. |
| API Reference | Health, HolisticAnalysis |
What does it mean to have high A Body Shape Index (ABSI) Z-score?
A high ABSI Z-score means the ABSI is above the population average, suggesting a higher risk of health issues associated with abdominal obesity.
What does it mean to have low A Body Shape Index (ABSI) Z-score?
A low ABSI Z-score indicates an ABSI below the population average, possibly implying lower health risk.
How does Vitals™ SDK measure it?
ABSI Z-score compares an individual's ABSI to the average ABSI of a general population, adjusted for age, gender, and body proportions.
Unit of Measurement: N/A
Range
ValueValue | Quantitative InterpretationQuantitative Interpretation |
|---|---|
| < 0.229 | Normal |
| ≥ 0.229 | High |
The output range is (-∞, ∞).