Dong-gu Study (DGS)
The DGS aims to investigate the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, dementia, and cancer among elderly South Koreans. Participants are individuals aged 50 years or older, residing in the urban area of the Dong-gu district in Gwangju, South Korea. A total of 9,260 participants (3,711 men and 5,549 women) were recruited in the baseline survey between April 2007 and July 2010, with follow-up planned at regular intervals.
Study design
Cohort, Biobank
Number of participants at first data collection
9,260 (participants)
Age at first data collection
≥ 50 years (participants)
Participant year of birth
Varied (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
No
Sample features
Country
Year of first data collection
2007
Primary Institutions
Chonnam National University (전남대학교, CNU)
Links
No website available
Profile paper DOI
Funders
Ministry of Health and Welfare (보건복지부, MOHW)
Ongoing?
Yes
Data types collected
- Computer, paper or task testing (e.g. cognitive testing, theory of mind doll task, attention computer tasks)
- Interview – face-to-face
- Physical or biological assessment (e.g. blood, saliva, gait, grip strength, anthropometry)
- Secondary data
- None
- None
- Healthcare data
- Mortality data
Engagement
Keywords
