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September 1997
The development of a protocol to study the interactions of nutrition, aging, and urbanization in developing countries: cross-cultural Research on the Nutrition of Older Subjects (CRONOS)
Edited by Rainer Gross, Noel W. Solomons, Corazon V. C. Barba, Lisette C. P. G. M. de Groot, and Geok Lin Khor
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Abstract
Introduction
Ageing in developing countries
Urbanization in developing countries
Ageing and urbanization: The case of the Philippines
History of the reconnaissance project and the development of CRONOS
The workshop in Wageningen
References
Pitfalls and experiences in nutritional research on the elderly in developing countries
Abstract
Introduction
What are the barriers to gerontological investigation in developing countries?
What are the demographic issues?
Evolution of age pyramids
What are the human resource limitations?
The evolution of training opportunities
What are the material resource limitations?
Development of research
What are the methodological or disciplinary limitations?
Specific pitfalls relevant to developing countries
The evolution of knowledge and understanding of the elderly
What is the present experience?
What is the future of gerontological research?
References
Bibliography 1
Bibliography 2
Experience of the EURONUT-SENECA study in design, implementation, and data analysis
Abstract
Introduction
Planning
Data collection and measurement error
Dietary interview
Questionnaire
Anthropometry
Blood collection
Non-participation
Coordination and cooperation
References
The IUNS study of food habits in later life: A critique
Abstract
Introduction
Operational background to the IUNS-FHLL study
Study aims
Comparisons between the two studies
Parameters of interest and survey methods
Conclusions
Acknowledgements to IUNS-FHLL study investigators
References
Analysis of the reconnaissance project. Phase 1: The community
Abstract
Introduction
This was not KAP
Reconnaissance is more than RAP
Questionnaires used during the study of the community
Informants to be consulted during the study of the community
Summary of the first phase of the Reconnaissance project
Conclusions
Comments
Summary
References
Analysis of the Reconnaissance project. Phase 2: The individual
Abstract
Introduction
Methods
Principal findings of interest
Comments
Conclusions
References
Abstract
Introduction
The examination process
Issues for consideration when revising individual questions
Conclusions
References
The process of revision of the protocol
Abstract
Introduction
Group 1. Nutritional status and biological variables
Group 2. Food intake and food security variables; food behaviour and patterns variables
Group 3. Health status assessment variables
Group 4. Socio-demographic and social behaviour variables
Group 5. Sampling frame and enrolment procedures for sites and individuals within sites
Conclusions
Reference
CRONOS (Cross-Cultural Research on the Nutrition of Older Subjects). Third edition
Foreword
References
1. Objective of CRONOS
2. Sampling3. Supervision
4. Format of data collection forms
5. Content of data collection forms5.1 demographic and socio-economic variables
5.2 social behaviour and practices
5.3 Self-perceived health
5.4 Illness and illness impact
5.5 Impairments
5.6 Physical activities (optional)
5.7 Risk factors
5.8 Cognitive functioning
5.9 24-hour recall
5.10 Food behaviour and practices (optional)
5.11 Food security (optional)
5.12 Anthropometric measurements
5.13 Blood parameters
5.14 Physical performance test (optional)7. List of variable codes
8. Collection of qualitative data (RAP)
References
Annex: CRONOS Collaborating Centres
Note a l’intention des auteurs
Nota pare los posibles autores