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Spain - Castile-Leon Cardiovascular Risk Factors Study - Baseline Study 2004

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
Riesgo de Enfermedad Cardiovascular en Castilla y León (RECCyL) - Estudio Base 2004
Provider 
Castile and León Health Portal
Tabulations only
Geography 
Spain (ESP)
Castille-Leon
Coverage type 
Subnational
Time period covered 
03/2004 - 05/2004
Series or system 
Spain Castile-Leon Cardiovascular Risk Factors Study
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Exam
  • Longitudinal
  • Urban-rural representative
Summary 

The Castile-Leon Cardiovascular Risk Factors Study - Baseline Study 2004 aimed to estimate the prevalence of the most common cardiovascular risk factors affecting the region. Data were collected on sociodemographic characteristics, risk factors, and health histories of participants, and anthropometric measurements were taken. The sampling frame consisted of residents age 15 and older covered by the local public health insurance. A total of 4,012 residents participated in the study. Tables in the report are aggregated by gender, health district, age groups, and type of area. 

Follow-ups to this study were conducted in 2009 and 2014. 

Keywords 
Anthropometry, Blood glucose, Blood pressure, Blood tests, Body mass index, Cholesterol, Cholesterol tests, Diabetes, Diagnosis, Glucose tests, Hypertension, Ischemic heart disease, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Tobacco smoking
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021