Validity of self-reported weight, height, and body mass index among university students in Thailand: Implications for population studies of obesity in developing countries

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Large-scale epidemiological studies commonly use self-reported weights and heights to determine weight status. Validity of such self-reported data has been assessed primarily in Western populations in developed countries, although it...

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Main Authors: Sleigh Adrian, Seubsman Sam-ang, Lim Lynette LY
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:Population Health Metrics
Online Access:http://www.pophealthmetrics.com/content/7/1/15