Shanghai Aging Study (SAS)
The SAS is a prospective cohort study which aims to enumerate the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors for dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among residents aged 60 years and over in an urban community of Shanghai, China. From January 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011, just over 3,000 participants were evaluated by comprehensive epidemiologic, neurologic, and neuropsychological in-person assessments with consensus diagnostic criteria being applied to all participants. Individuals without dementia in the study cohort were actively followed up during 2014-16 using the same procedures.
Study design
Cohort
Number of participants at first data collection
3,141 (participants)
Age at first data collection
≥ 60 years (participants)
Participant year of birth
Varied (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
No
Sample features
Country
Year of first data collection
2010
Primary Institutions
Fudan University (复旦大学)
Profile paper DOI
Funders
Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (上海市科学技术委员会, STCSM)
Ongoing?
Yes
Data types collected
- Computer, paper or task testing (e.g. cognitive testing, theory of mind doll task, attention computer tasks)
- Interview – face-to-face
- Physical or biological assessment (e.g. blood, saliva, gait, grip strength, anthropometry)
- Secondary data
- None
- None
- Healthcare data
Engagement
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