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<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a1\u00a1 WELCOME TO CESCAS !!<\/span><\/h1>\n
\nCESCAS is the first long-term follow-up study to provide information about the cardiovascular health of Southern Cone populations (Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay)<\/span><\/h1>\n
\nThis research study is coordinated by Argentina\u2019s Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy\u00a0<\/strong>(IECS)<\/strong><\/a> through the Southern America Center of Excellence of Cardiovascular Health (<\/strong>CESCAS<\/strong><\/a>).<\/strong>\u00a0The institutions that take part in the study are Marcos Paz City Hall, Argentina\u2019s Universidad Nacional del Comahue, Chile\u2019s Universidad de la Frontera, Uruguay\u2019s Universidad de la Rep\u00fablica, and Tulane University from the United States.<\/p>\nThe CESCAS study began in 2009 and has received financial support from the US National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and Canada\u2019s International Development Research Center\u00a0\u00a0(IDRC)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nStudy Characteristics:<\/h2>\n\n- \n
STUDY DESIGN:<\/strong>\u00a0POPULATION-BASED PROSPECTIVE COHORT study<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n- \n
DATE:<\/strong>\u00a02009-ONGOING<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n- \n
STUDY POPULATION:<\/strong>\u00a0MULTISTAGE RANDOM SAMPLING; MORE THAN 7,500 MEN AND WOMEN BETWEEN 35 AND 74 YEARS OLD<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n- \n
LOCATION:<\/strong>\u00a0FOUR SOUTHERN CONE CITIES: MARCOS PAZ, BARILOCHE (ARGENTINA), TEMUCO (CHILE), AND PANDO-BARROS BLANCOS-COLONIA NICOLICH (URUGUAY).<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nObjective<\/strong><\/h2>\nTo assess the prevalence, incidence, and distribution of risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), <\/strong>and cancer<\/strong>\u00a0in the general population. CESCAS is also aimed at assessing the characteristics of the built environment<\/strong> regarding exercise and eating habits.<\/p>\nAmong other things, study results will allow us to know the role played by individual and environmental risk factors in the foregoing diseases.<\/p>\n
Why is it important to conduct this type of study in Latin America?<\/strong><\/h2>\nAt present, we only have a limited knowledge of the long-term effect of those risk factors. CESCAS participants\u2019 health is followed up to assess the actual clinical, health, social, and economic impact of the risk factors for CVD, COPD, and cancer in the Southern Cone.<\/p>\n
CESCAS information is essential to develop more effective preventive strategies to improve people\u2019s health.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
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\u00a1\u00a1 WELCOME TO CESCAS !! CESCAS is the first long-term follow-up study to provide information about the cardiovascular health of Southern Cone populations (Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay) This research study is coordinated by Argentina\u2019s Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health … Continue reading
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This research study is coordinated by Argentina\u2019s Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy\u00a0<\/strong>(IECS)<\/strong><\/a> through the Southern America Center of Excellence of Cardiovascular Health (<\/strong>CESCAS<\/strong><\/a>).<\/strong>\u00a0The institutions that take part in the study are Marcos Paz City Hall, Argentina\u2019s Universidad Nacional del Comahue, Chile\u2019s Universidad de la Frontera, Uruguay\u2019s Universidad de la Rep\u00fablica, and Tulane University from the United States.<\/p>\n The CESCAS study began in 2009 and has received financial support from the US National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and Canada\u2019s International Development Research Center\u00a0\u00a0(IDRC)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n To assess the prevalence, incidence, and distribution of risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), <\/strong>and cancer<\/strong>\u00a0in the general population. CESCAS is also aimed at assessing the characteristics of the built environment<\/strong> regarding exercise and eating habits.<\/p>\n Among other things, study results will allow us to know the role played by individual and environmental risk factors in the foregoing diseases.<\/p>\n At present, we only have a limited knowledge of the long-term effect of those risk factors. CESCAS participants\u2019 health is followed up to assess the actual clinical, health, social, and economic impact of the risk factors for CVD, COPD, and cancer in the Southern Cone.<\/p>\n \u00a1\u00a1 WELCOME TO CESCAS !! CESCAS is the first long-term follow-up study to provide information about the cardiovascular health of Southern Cone populations (Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay) This research study is coordinated by Argentina\u2019s Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health … Continue reading
\n<\/a><\/p>\nStudy Characteristics:<\/h2>\n
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STUDY DESIGN:<\/strong>\u00a0POPULATION-BASED PROSPECTIVE COHORT study<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
DATE:<\/strong>\u00a02009-ONGOING<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
STUDY POPULATION:<\/strong>\u00a0MULTISTAGE RANDOM SAMPLING; MORE THAN 7,500 MEN AND WOMEN BETWEEN 35 AND 74 YEARS OLD<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
LOCATION:<\/strong>\u00a0FOUR SOUTHERN CONE CITIES: MARCOS PAZ, BARILOCHE (ARGENTINA), TEMUCO (CHILE), AND PANDO-BARROS BLANCOS-COLONIA NICOLICH (URUGUAY).<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Objective<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Why is it important to conduct this type of study in Latin America?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
CESCAS information is essential to develop more effective preventive strategies to improve people\u2019s health.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
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