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Anthropometry Self-measurement

Anthropometry self-measurements (section: physical state) were performed by participants aged 16 years and older during:

Protocol

  • Anthropometry self-measurement was the first measurement during visit 1, preceding the blood pressure self-measurement and measurements performed by a research nurse in the examination room.
  • When registering at the reception desk, participants completed a digital contraindication questionnaire to exclude participants with one of the following contra-indications:
  1. Electronic implant (pacemaker, internal defibrillator, insulin pump, neurostrimulator, cochleair hearing implant)
  2. Prostheses: foot, leg, arm, hip, knee, and hand prostheses
  3. Pregnancy
  4. Cardiac arrhythmias
  5. People wearing compression stockings.
  • If no contraindications were present, the participant received a barcode that could be used to identify themselves at the self-measurement boot.
  • Anthropometry self-measurement was performed with a SECA mBCA555. After scanning the barcode, the participant followed written instructions (presented on a poster on the wall) to perform the measurement. Instructions include the request to remove heavy clothing (jackets/pullovers), to empty pockets (i.e. keys, mobile phone and wallet removed), shoes and socks and to step on the SECA device with bare feet and stand upright. A bell was present in the boot to request assistance from an employee.
  • First, length and weight were measured. Subsequently, a bio-impedence measurement was performed.
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