descriptive
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In a study of over 4,000 young kids in the Pacific islands, 15.8% of boys were obese (BMI above 95th percentile) compared to 10.8% of girls.
Scientific Claim
The prevalence of obesity (BMI ≥95th percentile) in boys aged 2-8 years from the US-Affiliated Pacific region was 15.8%, compared to 10.8% in girls, based on data from a cross-sectional study of 4,023 children.
Original Statement
“Obese (≥95th percentile) 319 (15.8%) boys, 216 (10.8%) girls”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
definitive
Can make definitive causal claims
Assessment Explanation
The claim accurately states a descriptive statistic from the study data without overgeneralization or causal language.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Determination of Child Waist Circumference Cut Points for Metabolic Risk Based on Acanthosis Nigricans, the Children’s Healthy Living Program
Cross-Sectional Study
Human
2021 Jun 24Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found