Physical and Cognitive Measures Catalogue Catalogue Statistics

Statistics are on data deemed to be accurate at the time of collection from studies

Most commonly done physical and cognitive measurements (N = 35)

Physical or cognitive measurement Number of studies collecting measurement
Height 34
Weight 34
Standing height 33
Waist circumference 27
Hip circumference 26
Heart rate 23
Heart rate (at rest) 23
Respiration functions 18
Electrical activity 10
Heart structures 2

Administration environment (N = 35)

Where were the physical and cognitive tests and measures performed?
Administration environment Number of studies
Hospital, clinic, university or recruitment center 30
Participant residence 3
Other 5
Categories are not mutually exclusive.
One study may have several types of administration environment.

Staff Administrating the tests (N = 35)

Who did administer the physical and cognitive tests and measures?
Staff administering test Number of studies
Professionals (nurses, clinicians, etc) 33
Interviewers/research assistants 21
Other 1
Categories are not mutually exclusive.
One study may have several types of administration personnal.
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