Validation and calibration of self-reported weight and height from individuals in the city of São Paulo
Objective: To evaluate the validity of self-reported weight and height measurements among residents of São Paulo, as well as the accuracy of these measurements for determining nutritional status, and to present calibration coefficients. Methods: A cross-sectional, population-based study was per...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Associação Brasileira de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva
2014-09-01
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Series: | Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1415-790X2014000300735&lng=en&tlng=en |