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Body composition by DXA and BIA in BCS.
| Body fat (%) | Lean body mass (kg) | Fat mass (kg) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXA | 44.2 ± 6.2 | 39.1 ± 7.6 | 32.4 ± 10.8 |
| BIA | 40.4 ± 7.8 | 42.9 ± 5.9 | 30.6 ± 11.0 |
| P-value | P<0.01* | ||
Abbreviations: BIA, Bio-electrical Impedance Analysis; DXA, Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry
P value for Bland-Altman comparing multi frequency BIA to whole body DXA in 89 breast cancer survivors. The significance of P value shows that body compositions measured by two devices are significantly different.
