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Study design and methods of the Ansan Geriatric Study (AGE study)

Authors: Changsu Han, Sangmee Ahn Jo, Nan Hee Kim, Inho Jo, Moon Ho Park

Published in: BMC Neurology | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Background

The overall objective of the Ansan Geriatric Study (AGE study) was to describe the prevalence, incidence, and related risk factors for geriatric diseases in elderly Koreans.

Methods/Design

The AGE study was designed as a population-based prospective cohort study on health, aging, and common geriatric diseases of elderly Koreans aged 60 to 84 years. The inception cohort was recruited in May 2002. The first-wave and second-wave studies were performed using uniform and structured procedures. At the screening study, 2,767 participants were enrolled. Participants (1391 in the first wave study and 841 in the second wave study) were recruited and completed the evaluation. The prevalence of geriatric disease and related factors in elderly Koreans were estimated.

Discussion

Here, we report the design and sampling participants, measurement tools, and characteristics of the AGE study. This cohort study will allow a detailed study of the longitudinal comprehensive data on health information of elderly Koreans, thereby contributing to policy formulation and planning of health, welfare management, and other social services in Korea.

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Title: Study design and methods of the Ansan Geriatric Study (AGE study)
Authors: Changsu Han
Sangmee Ahn Jo
Nan Hee Kim
Inho Jo
Moon Ho Park
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Neurology / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2377
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2377-9-10

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Study design and methods of the Ansan Geriatric Study (AGE study)

Abstract

Background

Methods/Design

Discussion

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Background

Methods/Design

Discussion

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