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

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.