Regional differences in dietary habits, coronary risk factors and mortality rates in Belgium. 1. Design and methodology. Nutrition and health: an interuniversity study

Acta Cardiol. 1984;39(4):285-92.

Abstract

The design and methodology are presented of a national survey that is in progress in Belgium relating dietary habits, coronary risk factors and mortality rates on a regional basis. The reasons and objectives of the study are explained. The sampling procedures and the survey methodology, in particular the measures of dietary habits, are presented and discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Alkaline Phosphatase / blood
  • Belgium
  • Bilirubin / blood
  • Blood Proteins / metabolism
  • Cholesterol / blood
  • Cholesterol, HDL / blood
  • Coronary Disease / mortality*
  • Creatinine / blood
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Electrolytes / blood
  • Feeding Behavior*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk
  • Uric Acid / blood

Substances

  • Blood Proteins
  • Cholesterol, HDL
  • Electrolytes
  • Uric Acid
  • Cholesterol
  • Creatinine
  • Alkaline Phosphatase
  • Bilirubin