Validity of Self-Reported Diagnosis of Osteoporosis in Japan Nurses' Health Study.

Takumi KurabayashiYuki IdenoKazue NagaiNaho MaruokaKiyoshi TakamatsuToshiyuki YasuiKunihiko Hayashi

Published in: Clinical epidemiology (2021)

Self-reporting was associated with a high NPV for the incidence of osteoporosis. Although the PPV was slightly lower, additional corroborations by confirmation questionnaire might improve the PPV.

Keyphrases

postmenopausal women
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bone mineral density
mental health
public health
cross sectional
emergency department
climate change