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JHS_Exam3

JHS_Exam3

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JHS population
The Jackson Heart Study population is composed of African American men and women living Jackson metropolitan area, Mississippi (Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties) at the time of recruitment.

Data Collection Event

JHS - Exam 3

During the clinic examination, many measurements were performed including: anthropometry (weight, standing height, neck girth, waist girth and hip circumference), body composition (bioimpedance), blood pressure, electrocardiogram and magnetic resonance imaging.

Participants also completed interviews and questionnaires regarding medication and supplements intake, medical history (including renal disease medical history), prevalence and incidence of cerebrovascular disease (stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA) and related procedures), socioeconomic status, racism and discrimination, lifestyle (sleep quality, physical activity, smoking, alcohol and drug consumption) and reproductive history.

Blood and urine samples were also collected.