The validity of self-rated health as a measure of health status among young military personnel: evidence from a cross-sectional survey

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Single item questions about self ratings of overall health status are widely used in both military and civilian surveys. Limited information is available to date that examines what relationships exist between self-rated health, healt...

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Main Authors: Vander Weg Mark W, Klesges Robert C, Pyle Sara A, Poston Walker SC, Haddock Christopher K, Peterson Alan, Debon Margaret
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-08-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/4/1/57