Table 2.
Key Variables on Which Data Will Be Collected Through Validated Questionaries.
| Variable | Parent | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnicity | X | |
| Country of Origin (India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh) | X | |
| Education | X | |
| Employment | X | |
| Income | X | |
| Family history of CVD, diabetes, HTN | X | |
| Past medical history | x | |
| Sleep time a | x | |
| Physical activity a | x | |
| Office BP (auscultatory method) | x | |
| Diet quality score (consumption of fruits and vegetables, processed foods/salty snacks, low-fat dairy, whole grains, sugary drinks, and sweets) | X | x |
| For children 13 years and older: smoking, vaping, alcohol For children 12 years and older: perceived stress score |
x | |
| Height, weight, waist and hip circumference, body fat, hand grip strength, urine sample | x | |
| Age and sex | x |
Note. CVD = cardiovascular disease; HTN = hypertension; BP = blood pressure.
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The questionnaire data for these variables will be used for quality control purposes.