Since the study began, participants have been reexamined every 1-2 years. SOF is funded through 2002. Beginning January 1995, the same participants were re-questioned about urinary incontinence and potential risk factors using questions developed by Dr. Brown. It is designed to evaluate the causes and consequences of decline in muscle mass and strength associated with aging. The projects primary aim is understanding the biological and social determinants of decline in function and to compare a wide battery of predictors and outcomes between Whites and African Americans.
Ongoing evaluations occur yearly.
Dr. Brown provided the urinary incontinence questions for the baseline visit and a preliminary analysis of the baseline data has been completed. Dr. Brown also submitted and had approved urinary incontinence and urinary tract infection questions for Visit 4. Brown JS, Grady D, Ouslander J, Herzog R, Varner E, Posner S. Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence and Associated Risk Factors In Postmenopausal Women. A review of the clinical and epidemiologic literature.