articleAmerican Journal of EpidemiologyJan 10, 2012GREEN OA

Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil): Objectives and Design

Universidade Federal da Bahia · Instituto de Saúde · +7 more institutions

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Abstract

Although low- and middle-income countries still bear the burden of major infectious diseases, chronic noncommunicable diseases are becoming increasingly common due to rapid demographic, epidemiologic, and nutritional transitions. However, information is generally scant in these countries regarding chronic disease incidence, social determinants, and risk factors. The Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil) aims to contribute relevant information with respect to the development and progression of clinical and subclinical chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. In this report, the authors delineate the study's objectives, principal methodological features, and…

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Anthropometry
  • Subclinical infection
  • Epidemiological transition
  • Gerontology
  • Incidence (geometry)
  • Diabetes mellitus
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