Levels of nutrients in relation to fish consumption among older male anglers in Wisconsin.

ABSTRACT: Fish is an important source of nutrients including omega-3 fatty acids, which may reduce risk of adverse health outcomes such as cardiovascular disease; however, fish may also contain significant amounts of environmental pollutants. The Wisconsin Departments of Health Services and Natural Resources developed a survey instrument, along with a strategy to collect human biological samples to assess the risks and benefits associated with long-term fish consumption among older male anglers in Wisconsin. The target population was men aged 50 years and older, who fish Wisconsin waters and live in the state of Wisconsin. Participants provided blood and hair samples and completed a detailed (paper) questionnaire, which included questions on basic demographics, health status, location of catch and s

SUBMITTER: Christensen KY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5010083 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature