Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases Cohort (EpiDoC)
In 2011, the EpiDoC study aimed to create a large population database for medical and health-related research in Portugal. The study is a nationally representative prospective cohort focusing on adults over the age of 18 years living in private households across Portugal's mainland and islands, with a sample size calculated to reflect the estimated prevalence of rheumatic diseases. At baseline, 52.6% of participants were female, 22.1% fell in the 18 to 29 year age category, and 8.4% were over the age of 75 years.
Study design
Cohort - clinical
Number of participants at first data collection
10,661 (participants)
Age at first data collection
≥ 18 years (participants)
Participant year of birth
Varied (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
Dimensions and characteristics of the seven Portuguese regions at recruitment.
Sample features
Country
Year of first data collection
2011
Primary Institutions
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (Politécnico de Leiria)
Universidade Nova de Lisboa (NMS-UNL)
Links
No website available
Profile paper DOI
Funders
Centro de Medicina Laboratorial Germano de Sousa
Abbott
AstraZeneca
Açoreana Seguros
Bial
Ongoing?
Yes
Data types collected
- Interview – face-to-face
- Physical or biological assessment (e.g. blood, saliva, gait, grip strength, anthropometry)
- Self-report questionnaire – paper or computer assisted
- None
- None
- None
Engagement
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