Study design of the Maycoba Project: obesity and diabetes in Mexican Pimas.

Authors :: Urquidez-Romero R
Esparza-Romero J
Chaudhari LS
Begay RC
Giraldo M
Ravussin E
Knowler WC
Hanson RL
Bennett PH
Schulz LO
Valencia ME
Source :: American journal of health behavior [Am J Health Behav] 2014 May; Vol. 38 (3), pp. 370-8.
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: Objective: To focus on the rationale and methods of the Maycoba Project.<br />Methods: Study population included Mexican Pima Indians (MPI) and Blancos aged ≥20-years, living in the village of Maycoba and surrounding area. Surveys in 1995 and 2010 included a medical history, biochemical and anthropomet- ric measurements. Additionally, socio- economic, physical activity, and dietary interviews were conducted. The 2010 study incorporated investigations on type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity-associated genetic alleles and human-envi- ronment changes.<br />Results: The study results are limited to demographic data and description of the eligible and ex- amined sample.<br />Conclusions: This study may yield important information on T2D and obesity etiology in a traditional population exposed to environmental changes.<br />Competing Interests: Statement The author(s) declare that they have no conflict interests.