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Framingham Heart Study
- Alternate Title(s)
- FHS
- Authors
- Vasan S. RamachandranEmelia J. BenjaminL. Adrienne CupplesRalph D'Agostino8 more author(s)...
- 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...
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Population CharacteristicsRisk Factors
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- Fee RequiredFree to all with registrationApplication Required
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Jackson Heart Study
- Alternate Title(s)
- JHS
- Description
The Jackson Heart Study (JHS) is a population-based longitudinal study based in Jackson, Mississippi that investigates cardiovascular disease among African Americans, including congenital heart disease, strokes, and high blood pressure. The primary objective is to investigate cardiovascular disease in African Americans in order to better address health disparities. The JHS is a community-based observational...
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Chronic DiseasePopulation Characteristics
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- Free to AllApplication Required
