Nova Scotia Health Survey
The study was conducted in Nova Scotia, Canada, to analyze the health indicators and preventive practices of individuals aged 18 and above, excluding pregnant women, using a sample representative of the population's age, gender, and location. This prospective study included over 1,700 participants (862 men and 877 women) with no known coronary heart disease at baseline and who completed the survey, clinic exam, and structured interview.
Study design
Cohort
Number of participants at first data collection
1,739 (adults)
Age at first data collection
≥ 18 years (participants)
Participant year of birth
Varied (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
The Nova Scotian population by age, gender, and geographic location.
Sample features
Country
Year of first data collection
1995
Primary Institutions
Columbia University
Profile paper DOI
Funders
Heart and Stroke foundation of Canada
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Nova Scotia Department of Health
The National Health & Welfare of Canada
Ongoing?
Yes
Data types collected
- Audio or visual recordings (e.g. of child behaviour, facial expressions)
- Interview – face-to-face
- Physical or biological assessment (e.g. blood, saliva, gait, grip strength, anthropometry)
- Ethnography or participant observation
- None
- Healthcare data
Engagement
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