We are talking to adults age 25 and older to learn more about heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other chronic diseases.

Why are we doing the study?

We want to help you stay healthy. Cardiovascular disease (including heart disease and stroke) is the leading cause of death in Washington. The number of adults with diabetes is increasing and many people with diabetes do not know they have it.

We want to:

• learn about high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and diabetes in Washington

• learn about other important health issues in Washington, such as exposure to mercury.

How are people selected?

People are randomly selected from among all homes in Washington. If there is more than one adult age 25 or older living at the address, the interviewer will ask only one person to participate.
 

What will people need to do?
 

We will ask them to:

• complete two questionnaires: one asks about the foods you eat, the other asks about your overall health.

• tell us about their health and medicines that they take.

A health-care professional will:

• give you a short physical examination, including:

  • height, weight, and waist measurements

  • pulse and blood pressure

• take less than a tablespoon of blood to test for warning signs of heart disease, stroke and diabetes

• take a hair sample (women 25-44 years old, men and women, ages 60 and older).

Who can I call to get more information?

Chris Hanson, Survey Coordinator

Washington State Department of Health

1-888-438-2247

Communication Pieces:

• Press Release

• Brochure

• Door Hanger

Additional Information:

• NHANES

• New York City Project