Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: Self-report questionnaires were collected from 77% of 2301 Danish women aged 30, 40, 50, or 60 years selected at random in 1982 for a prevalence study. Information about cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, use of medicine, weight and dieting history, life-styles, psychologic factors, gynecologic history (including history of hysterectomy), and social background were recorded. Weight, height, and blood pressure were measured. In an incidence study, the cohort was followed during 1982-1990 via central registers to assess the incidence of hysterectomy. Logistic and Cox regressions were used to analyze data. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | A Settnes, T Jørgensen |
Journal | Obstetrics and gynecology
(Obstet Gynecol)
Vol. 92
Issue 2
Pg. 274-80
(Aug 1998)
ISSN: 0029-7844 [Print] United States |
PMID | 9699766
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Denmark
- Female
- Humans
- Hypertension
(epidemiology)
- Hysterectomy
(statistics & numerical data)
- Incidence
- Middle Aged
- Prevalence
- Prospective Studies
- Risk Factors
- Surveys and Questionnaires
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