Development and Validation of Correction Formulas for Self-Reported Height and Weight to Estimate BMI in Adolescents. Results from the KiGGS Study

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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Main Authors: Anna-Kristin Brettschneider, Angelika Schaffrath Rosario, Susanna Wiegand, Maximilian Kollock, Ute Ellert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2015-01-01
Series:Obesity Facts
Subjects:
Correction formula
Self-reported height and weight
Obesity
KiGGS study
Adolescents
Overweight
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/375109

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