Figures & data
Table 1. Inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Table 2. Description of the ACCE (analytical validity, clinical validity, clinical utility and ethical implications) frameworka elements, its meaning and data extraction.
Table 3. Main results: items included.
Table 4. Main results: clinical value.
Table 5. Recommended tools for primary care and personal use.
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