Cardiovascular disease and diabetes in the Northern Sweden Health and Disease Study Cohort- evaluation of risk factors and their interactions
Open Access
- 1 November 2003
- journal article
- other
- Published by SAGE Publications in Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
- Vol. 31 (61_suppl), 18-24
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14034950310001432
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is, first, to describe the organization, sampling procedures, availability of samples/database, ethical considerations, and quality control program of the Northern Sweden Health and Disease Study Cohort. Secondly, some examples are given of studies on cardiovascular disease and diabetes with a focus on the biomarker programme. The cohort has been positioned as a national and international resource for scientific research.Keywords
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