The Bambuí health and ageing study (BHAS): methodological approach and preliminary results of a population-based cohort study of the elderly in Brazil

• Main Authors: Costa Maria Fernanda F Lima e (Author), Uchoa Elizabeth (Author), Guerra Henrique L (Author), Firmo Josélia OA (Author), Vidigal Pedro G (Author), Barreto Sandhi M (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de São Paulo, 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: A cohort study has been designed to identify predictors of adverse health events in the elderly. The methodology of the study and preliminary descriptive results are presented. METHODS: The study population comprises all residents of Bambuí (Minas Gerais, Brazil), aged 60 or more years (...