Continuous outcome logistic regression for analyzing body mass index distributions [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

Body mass indices (BMIs) are applied to monitor weight status and associated health risks in populations.  Binary or multinomial logistic regression models are commonly applied in this context, but are only applicable to BMI values categorized within a small set of defined ad hoc BMI categories.  Th...

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Main Authors: Tina Lohse, Sabine Rohrmann, David Faeh, Torsten Hothorn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2017-11-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/6-1933/v1