Accuracy of anthropometric measurements by general practitioners in overweight and obese patients

ConclusionsAbdominal obesity measurements are particularly inaccurate when GPs use these measurements to assess overweight and obese patients. These findings add further strength to recommendations for GPs to favour use of general obesity measurements in daily practice, particularly when assessing overweight or obese patients.
Source: BMC Obesity - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research