Questionnaires and measurements

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New article published
Findings from the feasibility study at age 21-23 years have been published as part of an invited review of DASH

DASH study findings presented at Kings College London
Ethnic differences in childhood overweight and blood pressure could present risks for diabetes and vascular disease in adulthood.

DASH reports educational success despite racism and deprivation
Racism and deprivation is still a common experience for young people from ethnic minorities, yet despite this, high proportions are gaining a degree.

DASH participants report racism as a common experience
Earlier this year DASH researchers presented our findings on racism - what does this mean for mental health?

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Young People: Questionnaires & Measurements

Click the links below to see the questionnaires we have used in DASH:

DASH Study Questionnaire (2003/04)
Follow-up DASH Study Questionnaire (2005/06)
DASH Feasibility Study Questionnaire (2012/13)
DASH Feasibility Study Dietary Recall Questionnaire (2012/13)

Physical measurements taken
Height
Weight
Body fat
Blood Pressure
Waist, hip and arm circumferences
Stage of puberty (self-complete questionnaire used, 2003 only)
Lung function (in 2003 & 2012/2013 study)
Salivary cotinine - a measure of nicotine exposure (in 2003 study only)
Blood sample (2012/2013 study only)
ActivPAL - a measure of physical activity (in 2012/2013 study only)

The Measurement protocols reflect those of WHO (Physical Status: The Use and Interpretation of Anthropometry, 1995). This is available from the DASH study team on request.