Study design of the Maycoba Project: obesity and diabetes in Mexican Pimas.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To focus on the rationale and methods of the Maycoba Project.

Methods

Study population included Mexican Pima Indians (MPI) and Blancos aged ≥20-years, living in the village of Maycoba and surrounding area. Surveys in 1995 and 2010 included a medical history, biochemical and anthropomet- ric measurements. Additionally, socio- economic, physical activity, and dietary interviews were conducted. The 2010 study incorporated investigations on type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity-associated genetic alleles and human-envi- ronment changes.

Results

The study results are limited to demographic data and description of the eligible and ex- amined sample.

Conclusions

This study may yield important information on T2D and obesity etiology in a traditional population ex

SUBMITTER: Urquidez-Romero R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5125395 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature