Table 4 Study characteristics of E-ECHOES compared to UK population norms [9, 10]
From: Population health status of South Asian and African-Caribbean communities in the United Kingdom
E-ECHOES | ||
|---|---|---|
Study period | September 2006 to July 2009 | Last quarter 1993 |
Population | SA and AC subjects from 20 practices in Birmingham, UK | Addresses in the UK to provide a sample representative of the general population with respect to age, gender and social class. |
Sampling frame (n) | 10902 | 6080 addresses |
Number of participants (response rate, %) | 5354 (49.1%) | 3395 (55.8%) |
Inclusion criteria | SA or AC aged > 45 years. | Age ≥ 18 years |
Exclusion criteria | Dementia or terminal illness | Individuals in institutions, hostels, homes for the elderly or bed and breakfast |
EQ-5D data collection | Interview | Questionnaire (as part of an interview process) |