Scientific Concept of the National Cohort (status ... - Nationale Kohorte

Contents
A.2.4 major areas of exposure and risk factors ................................................ 41
A.2.4.1 Physical activity, body composition, and physical fitness ................41
A.2.4.2 Diet ................................................................................................ 44
A.2.4.3 Smoking and alcohol consumption ............................................... 45
A.2.4.4 Psychosocial factors ...................................................................... 45
A.2.4.5 Socioeconomic status .................................................................... 46
A.2.4.6 Sleep-related characteristics ......................................................... 48
A.2.4.7 Chronic infections, immune factors, and microflora ........................ 48
A.2.4.8 Occupational and environmental exposures ...................................51
A.3 STudy dESIGN .................................................................................................. 55
A.3.1 Population sampling and recruitment ...................................................... 55
A.3.1.1 Study regions and study population ................................................ 55
A.3.1.2 Population sampling ........................................................................61
A.3.1.3 Participation rates .......................................................................... 62
A.3.1.4 Recruitment of study participants ................................................... 63
A.3.1.5 Contact results, response status, and nonresponder information ... 65
A.3.1.6 Equipment and organization of local study centers ......................... 65
A.3.2 Baseline interview and questionnaires .................................................... 68
A.3.2.1 Core interview and questionnaires ................................................. 68
A.3.2.2 Specific interview and questionnaire modules ............................... 73
A.3.3 Baseline physical measurements ............................................................. 84
A.3.3.1 Overview ........................................................................................ 84
A.3.3.2 Cardiovascular examinations ......................................................... 87
A.3.3.3 Diabetes-related measurements .................................................... 91
A.3.3.4 Cognitive functioning tests ............................................................. 92
A.3.3.5 Respiratory disease-related measures .......................................... 93
A.3.3.6 Examination of the musculoskeletal system ................................... 94
A.3.3.7 Oral health ..................................................................................... 94
A.3.3.8 Sense organ functions and diseases ............................................. 95
A.3.3.9 Anthropometry ............................................................................... 97
A.3.3.10 Physical activity and physical fitness ........................................... 98
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