Examining validity of body mass index calculated using height and weight data from the US driver license

Examining validity of body mass index calculated using height and weight data from the US driver license

Abstract Background Driver license departments in many US states collect data on individuals’ height and weight. These data can be useful to researchers in epidemiological and public health studies. As height and weight on driver license are self-reported, they may be prone to reporting bias. We com...

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Main Authors: Alla Chernenko, Huong Meeks, Ken R. Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Body mass index
Self-report
Bias
Driver license
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-6391-3

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