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Using random-forest multiple imputation to address bias of self-reported anthropometric measures, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia in the Belgian health interview survey
compared with multiple imputation by chained equations based on parametric and non-parametric techniques. RESULTS: This study confirmed the underestimation of risk factor prevalence based on self-reported ...
Past, present, and future trends of overweight and obesity in Belgium using Bayesian age-period-cohort models
defined as body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25, and BMI ≥ 30. Past trends and projections were estimated with a Bayesian hierarchical APC model. Results. The prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased ...
Health care costs and lost productivity costs related to excess weight in Belgium
the incremental cost of excess weight were estimated using the method of recycled prediction (a.k.a. standardisation). Results According to BHIS 2013, 34.7% and 13.9% of the Belgian adult population ...