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  • Atherosclerosis Risk in Community Study

    Alternate Title(s)
    ARIC
    Description

    The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study is a prospective epidemiological study conducted in four U.S. communities. ARIC is designed to investigate the causes of atherosclerosis and its clinical outcomes, and variations in cardiovascular risk factors, medical care, and disease by race, gender, location, and date. ARIC consists of two parts: a Cohort Component and a Community Surveillance Component....

    Subject
    Delivery of Health Care
    Population Characteristics
    Quality of Health Care
    Risk Factors
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    Fee Required
    Application Required
  • Framingham Heart Study

    Alternate Title(s)
    FHS
    Authors
    Vasan S. Ramachandran
    Emelia J. Benjamin
    L. Adrienne Cupples
    Ralph D'Agostino
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    Description

    The Framingham Heart Study (FHS) is dedicated to identifying common factors or characteristics that contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD). In 1948, an original cohort of 5,209 men and women between 30 and 62 years old were recruited from Framingham, MA. An Offspring Cohort began in 1971, an Omni Cohort in 1994, a Third Generation Cohort in 2002, a New Offspring Spouse Cohort in 2004 and a Second...

    Subject
    Population Characteristics
    Risk Factors
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    Fee Required
    Free to all with registration
    Application Required