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Table 10 Strength of evidence assessment using STROBE statement, scoping review studies

From: Obesity-related health impacts of fuel excise taxation- an evidence review and cost-effectiveness study

Quality criteria

Specification of scores

Score

1

Study type

Cross-sectional

0

Longitudinal

1

2

Exposure/s

Not clearly reported, no data sources given

0

Clearly reported, with data sources given

1

3

Outcome

Self-reported

0

Objectively measured

(at least one timepoint where applicable)

1

4

Sample size

Small (n < 500) or not explicitly reported

0

500–10,000

1

>10,000

2

5

Completeness of data

Data available for <80% of participants or not reported

0

Data available for ≥80% of participants

1

6

Statistical methods

Not clearly reported

0

Clearly reported

1

7

Confounding

Not controlled for confounders

0

Attempted to control for confounders

1

8

Descriptive data

Not clearly reported

0

Clearly reported

1

9

Clear presentation of results of associations of interest

No table listing results and significance

0

Table listing results and significance

1

Total (highest possible)

10