Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a common condition whose incidence is increasing worldwide, and for which obesity and diet are important risk factors. 41,513 men and women aged 40 - 69 years during 1990-1994 were recruited. At baseline, data were collected on lifestyle and diet, anthropometric measures were performed. Incident diabetes was assessed by self-report at follow-up surveys in 2003. 1989 cases of diabetes were identified. a. What is the research method in the above study? __________________________________________________________ b. State one advantage and one disadvantage of this type of study? ___________________________________________________________ c. Calculate the incidence of diabetes? _________________________________________
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a common condition whose incidence is
increasing worldwide, and for which obesity and diet are important risk factors.
41,513 men and women aged 40 - 69 years during 1990-1994 were recruited. At baseline, data were collected on lifestyle and diet, anthropometric measures were performed. Incident diabetes was assessed by self-report at follow-up surveys in 2003. 1989 cases of diabetes were identified.
a. What is the research method in the above study? __________________________________________________________ b. State one advantage and one disadvantage of this type of study? ___________________________________________________________ c. Calculate the incidence of diabetes? ___________________________________________________________
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