Measuring the accuracy of self-reported height and weight in a community-based sample of young people

Measuring the accuracy of self-reported height and weight in a community-based sample of young people

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Self-reported anthropometric data are commonly used to estimate prevalence of obesity in population and community-based studies. We aim to: 1) Determine whether survey participants are able and willing to self-report height and weigh...

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Main Authors: Bowring Anna L, Peeters Anna, Freak-Poli Rosanne, Lim Megan SC, Gouillou Maelenn, Hellard Margaret
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
Body height
Body weight
Body mass index
Overweight
Obesity self-report
Validity
Young people
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/175

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