학술논문
Health workers cohort study: methods and study design.
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article
Author
Denova-Gutiérrez, Edgar; Flores, Yvonne N; Gallegos-Carrillo, Katia; Ramírez-Palacios, Paula; Rivera-Paredez, Berenice; Muñoz-Aguirre, Paloma; Velázquez-Cruz, Rafael; Torres-Ibarra, Leticia; Meneses-León, Joacim; Méndez-Hernández, Pablo; Hernández-López, Rubí; Salazar-Martínez, Eduardo; Talavera, Juan O; Tamayo, Juan; Castañón, Susana; Osuna-Ramírez, Ignacio; León-Maldonado, Leith; Flores, Mario; Macías, Nayeli; Antúnez, Daniela; Huitrón-Bravo, Gerardo; Salmerón, Jorge
Source
Salud Pública de México. 58(6)
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Abstract
Objective:To examine different health outcomes that are associated with specific lifestyle and genetic factors.Materials and methods: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.