Hunter Community Study (HCS)
The HCS is a population-based prospective cohort study collecting multidisciplinary data on factors related to ageing in a cohort of around 3,000 older Australians. The cohort consists of individuals from the Hunter Region of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, who were aged 55 to 85 years at baseline in 2004 - 2007. The cohort have been followed-up through linkage, and with repeat questionnaires and a clinical assessment every 5 years.
Study design
Cohort
Number of participants at first data collection
3,253 (participants)
Age at first data collection
55 - 85 years (participants)
Participant year of birth
Varied (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
No
Sample features
Country
Year of first data collection
2004
Primary Institutions
Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI)
University of Newcastle
Profile paper DOI
Funders
University of Newcastle
Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation
Ongoing?
Yes
Data types collected
- Audio or visual recordings (e.g. of child behaviour, facial expressions)
- Computer, paper or task testing (e.g. cognitive testing, theory of mind doll task, attention computer tasks)
- Physical or biological assessment (e.g. blood, saliva, gait, grip strength, anthropometry)
- Secondary data
- Self-report questionnaire – paper or computer assisted
- Wearable devices
- None
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Healthcare data
- Mortality data
Engagement
Keywords
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