Children of 1997
The Children of 1997 Birth Cohort study is a large population-representative birth cohort in Hong Kong, based on all births in April and May 1997. The study was originally set up to provide high quality evidence concerning the impact of second-hand smoking on infant health, and actively followed up participants until 18 months of age. In 2005, the study recontacted participants to establish the birth cohort and continue follow up.
Study design
Cohort - birth, Cohort, Biobank
Number of participants at first data collection
8,327 (participants)
Age at first data collection
0 years (participants)
Participant year of birth
1997 (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
Chinese births in Hong Kong between April and May of 1997
Sample features
Country
Year of first data collection
1997
Primary Institutions
Hong Kong Department of Health (卫生署)
University of Hong Kong (香港大學, HKU)
Profile paper DOI
Funders
Health Care and Promotion Fund
Health and Health Services Research Fund (now known as Health and Medical Research Fund, HMRF)
University Grants Committee
WYNG Foundation
Ongoing?
Yes
Data types collected
- Physical or biological assessment (e.g. blood, saliva, gait, grip strength, anthropometry)
- Self-report questionnaire – paper or computer assisted
- None
- None
- Healthcare data
Engagement
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