Cohort profile: Bandar Kong prospective study of chronic non-communicable diseases.

ABSTRACT: Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), are the leading causes of death among adults worldwide. It is projected that half of the NCDs could be avoided by preventing measures. Under the prospective epidemiological research studies in Iran (PERSIAN), we established a prospective population-based cohort study in southern Iran. The present study was designed to observe changing pattern of lifestyle transition over time and investigate the incidence and prevalence of regional modifiable risk factors as well as their associations with major NCDs. At baseline, 4063 participants aged 35-70 years were recruited on Oct, 2016and planned to get re-evaluated every 5 years along with annual follow-up. Data using validated electronic questionnaire comprising 55 questions and 482 items including general

SUBMITTER: Nejatizadeh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9098057 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature