1 00:00:00,080 --> 00:00:03,640 CHEERFUL MUSIC 2 00:00:03,800 --> 00:00:05,520 VOICE-OVER: You have received a letter, 3 00:00:05,680 --> 00:00:08,480 inviting you to take part in the Health Study. 4 00:00:08,640 --> 00:00:14,280 This is a survey about the health of people living in Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba. 5 00:00:14,440 --> 00:00:17,360 In the survey we examine how well you are protected 6 00:00:17,520 --> 00:00:21,320 against infectious diseases and what your living conditions are. 7 00:00:21,480 --> 00:00:23,840 It's important that you take part. 8 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:28,200 By doing so you will be making a big contribution to public health, 9 00:00:28,360 --> 00:00:31,120 because the results will help us to take better measures 10 00:00:31,280 --> 00:00:34,200 to prevent and combat diseases in the future. 11 00:00:34,360 --> 00:00:36,280 What does the study involve? 12 00:00:36,440 --> 00:00:41,960 The examination takes about an hour and starts with the signing of a declaration. 13 00:00:42,120 --> 00:00:45,680 In doing so, you agree to participate in the research. 14 00:00:45,840 --> 00:00:48,920 We measure your height, weight and blood pressure 15 00:00:49,080 --> 00:00:52,680 and take a few drops of blood with a prick in your finger. 16 00:00:52,840 --> 00:00:56,360 In the case of small children it will be a heel prick. 17 00:00:56,520 --> 00:01:00,160 We take samples of mucus from the nose and the back of your throat 18 00:01:00,320 --> 00:01:01,880 with a cotton swab. 19 00:01:02,040 --> 00:01:06,440 You will also receive instructions on how to collect a stool sample at home. 20 00:01:07,080 --> 00:01:10,760 The study ends with a questionnaire about your personal circumstances, 21 00:01:10,920 --> 00:01:14,360 immunisations and lifestyle, among other things. 22 00:01:14,520 --> 00:01:17,520 We can help you fill out the questions if needed. 23 00:01:18,760 --> 00:01:23,640 Once you have completed each part of the study, you will receive 25 dollars. 24 00:01:24,880 --> 00:01:27,400 Will you help make our islands healthier? 25 00:01:27,560 --> 00:01:32,040 Drop in at one of the locations listed in the letter. Thank you. 26 00:01:32,200 --> 00:01:37,600 THE CHEERFUL MUSIC CONTINUES FOR A MOMENT AND THEN FADES AWAY