The Bambuí health and ageing study (BHAS): methodological approach and preliminary results of a population-based cohort study of the elderly in Brazil

The Bambuí health and ageing study (BHAS): methodological approach and preliminary results of a population-based cohort study of the elderly in Brazil

OBJECTIVE: A cohort study has been designed to identify predictors of adverse health events in the elderly. The methodology of the study and preliminary descriptive results are presented. METHODS: The study population comprises all residents of Bambuí (Minas Gerais, Brazil), aged 60 or more years (n...

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Main Authors: Costa Maria Fernanda F Lima e, Uchoa Elizabeth, Guerra Henrique L, Firmo Josélia OA, Vidigal Pedro G, Barreto Sandhi M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2000-01-01
Series:Revista de Saúde Pública
Subjects:
Ageing health
Ageing
Cohort studies
Health surveys
Elderly
Epidemiology
Brazil
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