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The Khuzestan Comprehensive Health Study (Kchs): Methodology and Profile of Participants Publisher Pubmed



Cheraghian B1 ; Sharafkhah M2, 3 ; Mohammadi Z2 ; Hariri S2 ; Rahimi Z4 ; Danehchin L5 ; Paridar Y6 ; Abolnejadian F7, 8 ; Noori M9 ; Mard SA10 ; Eghtesad S2 ; Shayanrad A2 ; Etemadi A11 ; Ghanbari R2 Show All Authors
Authors
  1. Cheraghian B1
  2. Sharafkhah M2, 3
  3. Mohammadi Z2
  4. Hariri S2
  5. Rahimi Z4
  6. Danehchin L5
  7. Paridar Y6
  8. Abolnejadian F7, 8
  9. Noori M9
  10. Mard SA10
  11. Eghtesad S2
  12. Shayanrad A2
  13. Etemadi A11
  14. Ghanbari R2
  15. Hashemi F2
  16. Masoudi S2
  17. Shayesteh AA12
  18. Poustchi H2
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Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Alimentary Tract Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
  2. 2. Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Bio-statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
  5. 5. Faculty of Medicine, Behbahan University of Medical Sciences, Behbahan, Iran
  6. 6. Faculty of Medicine, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
  7. 7. Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
  8. 8. Shoushtar School of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Shoushtar, Iran
  9. 9. Abadan Faculty of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran
  10. 10. Physiology Research Center, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
  11. 11. Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, United States
  12. 12. Alimentary Tract Research Center, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine Published:2020


Abstract

Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide, with a disproportionally rising burden among low- and middle-income populations. While preventable risk factors highly contribute to this burden, population-based studies assessing these factors and the health status of these populations, are scarce. Methods: The Khuzestan Comprehensive Health Study (KCHS)-a cross sectional study-was conducted between 2016-2019, including 30,506 Iranians aged 20 to 65 years, from 27 counties of Khuzestan province, southwest of Iran. KCHS aimed to provide a comprehensive health overview by investigating the prevalence and risk factors of NCDs and psychological disorders, along with viral hepatitis as a common communicable disease. Upon registration, 15 mL of blood and anthropometric measurements were obtained from participants. Afterwards, several interviewer-administered questionnaires were completed to gather data on demographics, socioeconomic status, sleep quality, physical activity, lifestyle habits, nutrition, and medical history. Results: The mean ± SD age of participants was 41.7 ± 11.9 years. The majority were female (64.3%), of the Arab ethnicity (49%), married (83%), and urban residents (73.1%). About 70% had an educational level below high school diploma. Overall, 10.8%, 5.2%, and 2.8% of participants had used cigarettes, hookah, and drugs at least once in their lifetime, respectively. While body mass index and serum cholesterol levels were higher in females, blood pressure was higher in males (P < 0.001). Conclusion: KCHS assessed many aspects of health in the Khuzestan province. In addition to develop a biobank along with a comprehensive dataset, KCHS will serve as a valuable infrastructure for future research. © 2020 The Author(s).