Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study - Twin and Family Study (KoGES)
The KoGES Twin and Family Study was launched to elucidate the roles of genes, environments, and genetic-environmental interactions in common complex diseases and traits. Based on an existing nationwide twin registry, letters were mailed to twin families to recruit identical twins, mainly aged 20 years and older, and their families. Both co-twins (as a pair) or both twins and their first-degree relatives were included in the study. Second-degree relatives of the twins were allowed to participate for extended families, and spouses were included when the twin’s offspring participated in the study. From 2005 to 2013, over 3,000 individuals, consisting of twins and their families, were recruited. A total of 675 twin families participated in the baseline study. The average age of participants at baseline was 43.96 years, and 58.9% were female.
Study design
Cohort - twin
Number of participants at first data collection
3,399 (participants)
Age at first data collection
Varied (participants)
Participant year of birth
Varied (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
No
Sample features
Country
Year of first data collection
2008
Primary Institutions
Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (질병관리청, KDCA)
Ministry of Health and Welfare (보건복지부, MOHW)
Seoul National University (서울대학교, SNU)
Profile paper DOI
Funders
Ministry of Health and Welfare (보건복지부, MOHW)
National Research Institute of Health
Ongoing?
Yes
Data types collected
- Interview – face-to-face
- Interview – phone
- Physical or biological assessment (e.g. blood, saliva, gait, grip strength, anthropometry)
- Self-report questionnaire – paper or computer assisted
- None
- None
- None
Engagement
Keywords
Consortia and dataset groups
