Validity of self-reported weight, height and resultant body mass index in Chinese adolescents and factors associated with errors in self-reports
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Validity of self-reported height and weight has not been adequately evaluated in diverse adolescent populations. In fact there are no reported validity studies conducted in Asian children and adolescents. This study aims to examine t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-04-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/190 |