Research Article
A Comparison between Atlantic Canadian and National Correction Equations to Improve the Accuracy of Self-Reported Obesity Estimates in Atlantic Canada
Table 2
Mean body mass index (BMI) and mean difference between measured and self-reported or corrected BMI, by collection method and sex, household population aged 18 years or older, Atlantic Canada, 2007-2008.
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*Significantly different from measured estimate (P < 0.0001). Abbreviations: CE, correction equation; CI, confidence interval; SR, self-reported. Data source: 2007-2008 Canadian Community Health Survey, Statistics Canada. |