Comparison of self-reports and biomedical measurements on hypertension and diabetes among older adults in China
Abstract Background Researchers interested in the effects of health on various life outcomes often use self-reported health and disease as an indicator of true, underlying health status. However, the validity of reporting is questionable as it relies on the awareness, recall bias and social desirabi...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-11-01
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| Series: | BMC Public Health |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09770-7 |