Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer in African American Veterans

Abstract

The feasibility of developing a cohort of veterans to evaluate risk factors that influence prostate cancer incidence is being assessed. On-site investigators are being established at six VA Medical Centers (VAMC) across the country to obtain local IRB approval and to establish blood drawing facilities for willing participants. Through VA computerized patient records, we have identified 121,781 veterans without prostate cancer that are eligible for recruitment at the six VAMCs. Mailing addresses are being obtained from the VA National Computer Center and from local sites. A short and long version of a lifestyle survey has been developed to capture information on demographics, medical history, physical health, smoking, etc.. This will be sent with a dietary survey (HFFQ) to 3,000 veterans (500 per site), randomly selected from our master file of eligible participants.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA382999

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  • Steven Wright

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  • African Americans
  • Birds
  • Chemistry
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Fish
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Native Americans
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Surgery
  • Therapy
  • Vegetables

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