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Assessing risk factors for chronic diseases

E Matos¹, M Vilensky, D Loria

¹Instituto de Oncología Angel H. Roffo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

World Health Forum

|January 1, 1997

Summary

A pilot survey found many men aged 35+ in Buenos Aires have chronic disease risk factors. Low response rates and high costs suggest retrospective case-control studies are better for developing countries.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Chronic Disease Prevention

Background:

Chronic diseases pose a significant health burden globally.
Identifying risk factors in adult male populations is crucial for targeted interventions.
Pilot studies are essential for assessing the feasibility of large-scale health surveys.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a pilot survey on chronic disease risk factors among men aged 35 and over in Buenos Aires.
To evaluate the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of different study designs for future research in similar settings.

Main Methods:

A pilot survey was conducted with men aged 35 and over in Buenos Aires.
Data collection involved in-person interviews.
Response rates and per-interview costs were calculated.

Main Results:

The survey indicated a high prevalence of one or more chronic disease risk factors among participants.
A low response rate was observed, requiring multiple home visits per obtained interview.
The cost per interview was approximately US$10.

Conclusions:

Prospective large-scale investigations are likely unfeasible in many developing countries due to high costs and low response rates.
Retrospective case-control studies focusing on risk factors like tobacco use are a viable alternative for future research.
Further research should explore cost-effective methods for chronic disease risk factor assessment in urban male populations.

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