Title
Seasonal variation of blood cholesterol levels: study methodology
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Medicine, Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine; Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Date
8-14-1999
Document Type
Article
Subjects
Adult; Aged; Cholesterol; Cholesterol, Dietary; Exertion; Female; Humans; Hydrocortisone; Light; Male; Meteorological Factors; Middle Aged; Prospective Studies; Questionnaires; Random Allocation; *Research Design; *Seasons
Disciplines
Cardiology | Cardiovascular Diseases
Abstract
This manuscript provides a description of the methodology used in the Seasonal Variation of Blood Cholesterol Levels (SEASON) study, with the intent of informing the scientific community of the available data sets and to invite a dialogue with scientists in complementary fields. The primary aim of the SEASON study is to describe and delineate the causes of seasonal variation of blood lipid levels in the general population. This research project is designed specifically to systematically collect and analyze a number of important variables necessary to study the role of seasonality in blood lipids and relevant covariates.
Rights and Permissions
Citation: J Biol Rhythms. 1999 Aug;14(4):330-9.
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PubMed ID
10447314