descriptive
Analysis v1
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Using all three body measurements together doesn't help spot kids at risk better than using just one of them alone.
Scientific Claim
Combining BMI, waist circumference, and waist-to-height ratio does not improve the ability to identify children aged 8-17 years at risk for clustered cardiometabolic issues beyond using any single measure alone.
Original Statement
“For the boys the AUC was 0.739 (0.017) and for girls it was 0.725 (0.017).”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The study is observational, so stating no improvement in performance is appropriate based on AUC comparisons.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found