Development and Validation of Correction Formulas for Self-Reported Height and Weight to Estimate BMI in Adolescents. Results from the KiGGS Study
Objective: The use of reported instead of measured height and weight induces a bias in prevalence rates for overweight and obesity. Therefore, correction formulas are necessary. Methods: Self-reported and measured height and weight were available from the German Health Interview and Examination Surv...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2015-01-01
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Series: | Obesity Facts |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/375109 |