Leipzig Research Center for Civilization Diseases–Heart Study (LIFE-Heart)
The LIFE-Heart, initially named the LE-Heart study, was set up to contribute to the understanding of the heterogeneity of coronary artery disease (CAD) and the impact of molecular-genetic, lifestyle, and environmental risk factors. All participants were recruited at the Heart Center Leipzig in Germany, which is one of the largest cardiology centers worldwide and with a catchment area covering several German states. Nearly 7,000 participants (5,025 male, 1,969 female, with an age range of 23 to 89 years) were included in the baseline assessments.
Study design
Cohort - clinical
Number of participants at first data collection
6,994 (participants)
Age at first data collection
23 - 89 years (participants)
Participant year of birth
Varied (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
No
Sample features
Country
Year of first data collection
2006
Primary Institutions
University of Leipzig (Universität Leipzig)
Links
No website available
Profile paper DOI
Funders
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Roland-Ernst Foundation
Ongoing?
Yes
Data types collected
- Interview – face-to-face
- Physical or biological assessment (e.g. blood, saliva, gait, grip strength, anthropometry)
- Secondary data
- Self-report questionnaire – paper or computer assisted
- None
- None
- Healthcare data
- Mortality data
Engagement
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