Validation of obesity based on self-reported data in Spanish women participants in breast cancer screening programmes

• Main Authors: Isidoro Beatriz (Author), Lope Virginia (Author), Pedraz-Pingarrón Carmen (Author), Collado-García Francisca (Author), Santamariña Carmen (Author), Moreo Pilar (Author), Vidal Carmen (Author), Laso María Soledad (Author), García-Lopez Milagros (Author), Pollán Marina (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Measurement of obesity using self-reported anthropometric data usually involves underestimation of weight and/or overestimation of height. The dual aim of this study was, first, to ascertain and assess the validity of new cut-off poi...