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Platform weighing scales
This section includes weighing scales with a platform. Some are designed to accommodate the size and weight of a heavier user,
Bathroom scales with specific features to enhance ease of use such as speech output or a large clear display.
Standing scales require the user to stand on the platform to measure their weight. They often have support rails for the user to hold onto.
Bed scales weigh the user while they are in bed. The bed is positioned on the scales and the weight of the user is then taken.
Wheelchair scales include two main types - one where the wheelchair goes onto the stand, and the other type which are weigh beams. Many of these products are portable and have high weight limits. The ability to measure a person's body mass index (BMI) function is a feature available on several of these scales.
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