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Comparison of Self-Measured and Professionally Measured Waist Circumference
| Sex | Waist Circumference, Mean (SD), cm
|
Difference, Mean (SD), cm | Difference, Mean % | P Valuea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Measured | Professionally Measured | ||||
| Women | 90.8 (14.4) | 90.6 (14.7) | 0.3 (6.0) | 0.08 | .23 |
| Men | 99.2 (12.6) | 99.4 (13.1) | −0.2 (3.6) | 0.0 | .57 |
Paired t test for difference between self- and professional measurement.
