Funagata Study
The Funagata Study is a population-based longitudinal cohort study conducted in Funagata Town, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, investigating the relationship between glucose tolerance and cardiovascular disease. A total of 3,482 participants were recruited, with 2,658 individuals aged over 40 enrolled between 1990 and 1992, and an additional 824 individuals aged over 35 recruited between 1993 and 1997. Participants were followed up annually through 2002 using interviews, death certificates, and residence transfer records to monitor health outcomes such as stroke and coronary heart disease. Since 2002, follow-up studies have used sub-samples to explore other health topics, including eye health and metabolic conditions.
Study design
Cohort
Number of participants at first data collection
2,658 (original cohort)
824 (additional cohort)
Age at first data collection
≥ 40 years (original cohort)
≥ 35 years (additional cohort)
Participant year of birth
Varied (original cohort)
Varied (additional cohort)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
No
Sample features
Country
Year of first data collection
1990 (original cohort)
1993 (additional cohort)
Primary Institutions
Yamagata University (山形大学)
Profile paper DOI
Funders
No funding information available
Ongoing?
Yes
Data types collected
- Interview – unspecified
- Physical or biological assessment (e.g. blood, saliva, gait, grip strength, anthropometry)
- Secondary data
- None
- None
- Mortality data
- Other government data
Engagement
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