Australia - Western Australia Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Program

General Info

Original or alternative title

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Program (AAA)

Geography

Australia (AUS)

Western Australia

Coverage type

Subnational

Time period covered

January, 1996 - December, 1998

Data type

Survey: Exam

Summary

These data are from a participating study in the Asia Pacific Cohort Studies Collaboration (APCSC).

Participants in the AAA Program are currently being followed up in the Health In Men Study (HIMS) to determine their outcomes in the long-term. The HIMS concerns several major health issues in the older population.

Keywords

Anthropometry, Aortic aneurysm, Blood pressure, Cohort study, Height, Prevalence, Ultrasound, Weight

Citation

Primary investigator

Norman P, Jamrozik K

Suggested citation

Norman P, Jamrozik K. Australia - Western Australia Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Program 1996-1998.