Tobago Bone Health Study
The Tobago Bone Health Study, formerly known as the Tobago Prostate Cancer Survey, aimed to identify anthropometric, lifestyle and health-related correlated of hip bone mineral density in middle-aged and older males residing on the island of Tobago. The study initially included over 2,500 community-dwelling men aged 40 and above from the island of Tobago who were able to walk and not terminally ill. Initial examination took place from 2000 to 2004, with the latest follow-up occurring at 10 years post-baseline.
Study design
Cohort
Number of participants at first data collection
2,589 (participants)
Age at first data collection
≥ 40 years (participants)
Participant year of birth
Varied (participants)
Participant sex
Male
Representative sample at baseline?
No
Sample features
Country
Year of first data collection
2000
Primary Institutions
University of Pittsburgh
Profile paper DOI
Funders
Department of Defense (DoD)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Tobago House of Assembly (THA)
Ongoing?
No
Data types collected
- Physical or biological assessment (e.g. blood, saliva, gait, grip strength, anthropometry)
- Self-report questionnaire – unspecified
- None
- None
- None
Engagement
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