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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Main Authors: Ouyang Xue, Cheng Yue, Dibley Michael J, Zhou Xiaoyan, Yan Hong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/190