The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 154, Issue 3 , Pages 315-317 , March 2009

Databases and Diagnosis of Obesity: Pitfalls and Potential of Using ICD-9 Codes

  • Sarah E. Barlow, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Sarah E. Barlow, MD, MPH, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, 6701 Fannin, Suite 1010, Houston, TX 77030

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PII: S0022-3476(08)01077-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.12.007

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 154, Issue 3 , Pages 315-317 , March 2009

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