Research Article
A Comparison between Atlantic Canadian and National Correction Equations to Improve the Accuracy of Self-Reported Obesity Estimates in Atlantic Canada
Table 3
Mean body mass index (BMI) and mean difference between measured and self-reported or corrected BMI, by collection method, sex, and BMI category, household population aged 18 years or older, Atlantic Canada, 2007-2008.
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*Significantly different from estimate for measured (P < 0.05). Abbreviations: CE, correction equation; CI, confidence interval; NW, normal weight; OW, overweight; SR, self-reported; UW, underweight. Data Source: 2007-2008 Canadian Community Health Survey, Statistics Canada. |