Skinfold thickness

Skinfold thickness is an assessment of body fat which can noninvasively and reliably be measured at various sites of the body using a skinfold caliper. Based on measurements at multiple sites of the body, the total body fat and contribution of fat to the body mass can be estimated.

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  • Population cohort

  • POP - T1
  •   C
    10.0 - 12.0 years   From 2001-03-01 to 2002-07-31

  • POP - T3
  •   C
    15.0 - 17.0 years   From 2005-09-01 to 2008-08-31

  • POP - T4
  •   C
    18.0 - 21.0 years   From 2008-10-01 to 2010-09-30

  • Clinical cohort

  • CC - T1
  •   C
    10.0 - 12.0 years   From 2004-09-01 to 2005-12-31

  • CC - T3
  •   C
    15.0 - 17.0 years   From 2009-09-01 to 2011-02-28

  • CC - T4
  •   C
    18.0 - 20.0 years   From 2012-01-01 to 2013-12-31

    Mode of collection MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Analysis unit Individual
    Instrument name Skinfold thickness
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