Health workers cohort study: methods and study design / Cohorte de trabajadores de la salud: métodos y diseño del estudio
Salud pública Méx
; 58(6): 708-716, nov.-dic. 2016. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Objective:
To examine different health outcomes that are associated with specific lifestyle and genetic factors. Materials andmethods:
From March 2004 to April 2006, a sample of employees from three different health and academic institutions, as well as their family members, were enrolled in the study after providing informed consent. At baseline and follow-up (2010-2013), participants completed a self-administered questionnaire, a physical examination, and provided blood samples.Results:
A total of 10 729 participants aged 6 to 94 years were recruited at baseline. Of these, 70% were females, and 50% were from the Mexican Social Security Institute. Nearly 42% of the adults in the sample were overweight, while 20% were obese.Conclusion:
Our study can offer new insights into disease mechanisms and prevention through the analysis of risk factor information in a large sample of Mexicans.RESUMEN
Resumen Objetivo:
Examinar diferentes desenlaces en salud y su asociación con factores genéticos y del estilo de vida. Material ymétodos:
De marzo de 2004 a abril de 2006, una muestra de empleados de tres diferentes instituciones de salud y académicas, así como miembros de sus familias, fueron enrolados en el estudio, previa firma de consentimiento informado. Durante la medición basal y el seguimiento (2010-2013) los participantes completaron un cuestionario autoaplicado, exámenes físicos y proporcionaron muestras sanguíneas.Resultados:
Fueron incluidos participantes (10 729) de entre 6 y 94 años en la medición basal. De estos, 70% fueron mujeres y 50% del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. Aproximadamente 42% de los adultos tuvieron sobrepeso y 20% obesidad.Conclusión:
Este estudio puede ofrecer conocimientos sobre los mecanismos de la enfermedad a través del análisis de factores de riesgo en una muestra de mexicanos.Key words
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Main subject:
Family
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Disease
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Health Surveys
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Health Personnel
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Mexico
Language:
En
Journal:
Salud pública Méx
Journal subject:
SAUDE PUBLICA
Year:
2016
Type:
Article