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We considered diabetes to be poorly controlled if the HbA1c level was ≥7.0 % with or without biomedical therapy; we considered hypertension to be poorly controlled if the blood pressure was ≥140/90 mmHg on two-time average or ≥160/100 mmHg on one-time measurement.
Finally, although self-reported diabetes is a valid measure of diabetes presence (33– 35), we relied on a one-time measurement of FPG level or HbA1c to define undiagnosed diabetes, whereas retesting is suggested for diabetes diagnosis in clinical settings.
Further, the results revealed the inadequacy of a one-time measurement of household food resources, compared with multiple measures.
We lack a test with confirmed suitability for inter-individual comparisons independent of the test taker's individual characteristics (fair measurement), which not only enables one-time measurement but also can reflect learning progress (valid change measure).
On a final point, assessment of fetal growth with a one-time measurement remains standard clinical practice, despite recognition that a single measurement can indicate only size.
A one-time measurement, the current testing mania, for example, is unfair and distorts the reality of lifelong learning.
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A cross-sectional study provides one-time measurements for many individuals, but no rates of change.
Using a new approach involving one-time measurements of radiocarbon (14C) in fine (<2 mm diameter) root tissues we have directly measured the mean age of fine-root carbon.
On the other hand, results are available relatively quickly in a cross-sectional study (also known as a chronosequence) which involves one-time measurements of a set of field plots which usually cover a wide range of ages and environmental conditions.
Clinical data from the health promotion centres were one-time measurements of blood pressure and medical examinations.
Another limitation is that for many covariates, including medication and dietary intakes, we had only one-time measurements, which can lead to additional measurement error and may have limited our ability to detect associations.
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