Accuracy of self-reported body weight, height and waist circumference in a Dutch overweight working population

Accuracy of self-reported body weight, height and waist circumference in a Dutch overweight working population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In population studies, body mass index (BMI) is generally calculated from self-reported body weight and height. The self-report of these anthropometrics is known to be biased, resulting in a misclassification of BMI status. The aim o...

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Main Authors: Hendriksen Ingrid JM, van Wier Marieke F, Dekkers Johanna C, Twisk Jos WR, van Mechelen Willem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/8/69

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