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Preparing for your clinic visit
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Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos Study Information
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WHAT WILL I HAVE TO DO IF I PARTICIPATE?
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A trained staff member will ask you a series of questions about your
- health
- health care
- occupation
- nutrition
- lifestyle activities
- and family medical history
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The staff member will then measure your
- height
- weight
- waist size
- percent body fat
- blood pressure in your arms and ankles (to check how the blood flows in your arms and legs)
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In addition a trained technician will draw some blood so they can determine your
- cholesterol level and other blood fats
- blood sugar levels
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The blood sample will also be used to test for kidney and liver function and to test for hepatitis.
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Some of your blood will be stored for future studies.
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It is important that blood for these tests be collected while fasting which means not eating or drinking anything after midnight the night before the examination.
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During the day you will be given something to eat.
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In addition to the blood sample
- you will be asked to give a small amount urine so that the technicians can do tests of kidney function
- you will complete a test with an ECG - electrocardiogram- to check the regularity of your heartbeat
- you will complete a test to check how well your lungs are working
- you will receive an examination of your teeth and gums
- you will be given a hearing test
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After you have completed these exams at the clinic, you will be asked to wear a small device similar to a watch for one week that will record your physical activity during your normal daily activities.
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You will also be asked to wear a monitor on your forehead for one night so that we can learn more about how your sleep patterns influence health.
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Within six weeks after your visit to the clinic we will contact you to set up an appointment for a telephone interview that will last 40 minutes. During this interview you will be asked questions about your nutrition (what you normally eat).
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And lastly, after your visit to the clinic you will be contacted by telephone once a year to answer a brief questionnaire about your health and you will be asked whether you were hospitalized during that year. And if you desire to do so, you might participate in additional exams performed in the future.
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