Combining self-reported and objectively measured survey data to improve hypertension prevalence estimates: Portuguese experience

• Main Authors: Irina Kislaya (Author), Andreia Leite (Author), Julian Perelman (Author), Ausenda Machado (Author), Ana Rita Torres (Author), Hanna Tolonen (Author), Baltazar Nunes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Accurate data on hypertension is essential to inform decision-making. Hypertension prevalence may be underestimated by population-based surveys due to misclassification of health status by participants. Therefore, adjustment for misclassification bias is required when relying on...