Differences in accuracy of height, weight, and body mass index between self-reported and measured using the 2018 Korea Community Health Survey data.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to determine an effective survey method for the accurate calculation of obesity prevalence by comparing the self-reported and measured height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) using the 2018 Korea Community Healthy Survey (CHS) data.

Methods

Raw data from the 2018 CHS were used to analyze the differences, correlation, and agreement between self-reported and measured height, weight, and BMI.

Results

The self-reported height was over-reported than the measured height (0.59 cm greater for men and 0.71 cm greater for women), while the self-reported weight was under-reported than the measured weight (0.55 kg less for men and 0.67 kg less for women). Subsequently, the self-reported BMI was under-estimated (0.35 kg/m2 lower for men and 0.49 kg/m2

SUBMITTER: Ko Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9117107 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature