Validation of obesity based on self-reported data in Spanish women participants in breast cancer screening programmes

Validation of obesity based on self-reported data in Spanish women participants in breast cancer screening programmes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Measurement of obesity using self-reported anthropometric data usually involves underestimation of weight and/or overestimation of height. The dual aim of this study was, first, to ascertain and assess the validity of new cut-off poi...

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Main Authors: Isidoro Beatriz, Lope Virginia, Pedraz-Pingarrón Carmen, Collado-García Francisca, Santamariña Carmen, Moreo Pilar, Vidal Carmen, Laso María Soledad, García-Lopez Milagros, Pollán Marina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/960

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