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International Journal of Public Health
Published in: International Journal of Public Health 3/2012

01-06-2012 | Original Article

Balcova heart study: rationale and methodology of the Turkish cohort

Authors: Gül Ergör, Ahmet Soysal, Kaan Sözmen, Belgin Ünal, Reyhan Uçku, Bülent Kılıç, Türkan Günay, Alp Ergör, Yücel Demiral, Gül Saatlı, Reci Meseri, Hakan Baydur, Hatice Şimşek, Refik Budak, Hale Arık, Nuriye Karakuş

Published in: International Journal of Public Health | Issue 3/2012

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Abstract

Objectives

Turkey is facing increasing rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The study is designed to meet the growing need to obtain information about the recent status and trends of CVD risk factors and their impact on mortality.

Methods

Balcova heart study (BHS) is a prospective cohort study, focusing on reducing the CVD risk factors of people over 30 years old living in Balcova District, Izmir, Turkey. Information about risk factors, anthropometric and biochemical measurements was collected in community centers. Interventions were planned, based on the 10-year coronary heart disease (CHD) risk and lifestyle characteristics with the collaboration of university and municipality.

Results

Mean age of the 16,080 participants was 52 years. The percentage of current smoking was 41.6 in men and 31.1 in women. One-third of the men were physically inactive. Hypertension was reported as 25% in men and 33% in women.

Conclusions

The project is unique for being the first community-based cohort on CVD risk factors in a Turkish setting. This project will have a valuable contribution on not only determining CVD risks, but also incorporating interventions for prevention.
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Metadata
Title
Balcova heart study: rationale and methodology of the Turkish cohort
Authors
Gül Ergör
Ahmet Soysal
Kaan Sözmen
Belgin Ünal
Reyhan Uçku
Bülent Kılıç
Türkan Günay
Alp Ergör
Yücel Demiral
Gül Saatlı
Reci Meseri
Hakan Baydur
Hatice Şimşek
Refik Budak
Hale Arık
Nuriye Karakuş
Publication date
01-06-2012
Publisher
SP Birkhäuser Verlag Basel
Published in
International Journal of Public Health / Issue 3/2012
Print ISSN: 1661-8556
Electronic ISSN: 1661-8564
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-011-0309-x

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