Prediction equations do not eliminate systematic error in self-reported body mass index

Epidemiological studies of the risks of obesity often use body mass index (BMI) calculated from self-reported height and weight. The purpose of this study was to examine the pattern of reporting error associated with self-reported values of BMI and to evaluate the extent to which linear regression m...

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Veröffentlicht in:Obesity research 1997-07, Vol.5 (4), p.308-314
Hauptverfasser: Plankey, M.W, Stevens, J, Flegal, K.M, Rust, P.F
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