Study on common diseases

Long-term study „National cohort“ examines a total of 200,000 men and women

08/08/2014

As part of a long-term study on common diseases, around 200,000 people will be undergoing medical examination nationwide over the next few years. Among other things, it should be clarified, which influence genes, environmental conditions or the lifestyle on the development of common diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases have. The study is carried out by the name „National cohort“ from 23 universities and non-university institutions, such as the centers of the Helmholtz Association.

Investigations are intended to bring new insights into the development of widespread diseases
Like the club „National cohort e.V.“ Currently reported, over the next few years, 200,000 men and women between the ages of 20 and 69 from all over Germany will be medically examined and asked about lifestyle habits such as physical activity, smoking and nutrition. Like Daniel Tiller, deputy study center leader, to the news agency „dpa“ Among other things, the subjects were weighed and measured, in addition blood samples were taken and the bio-functions were tested. Ten thousand participants alone came from Halle and surroundings, Tiller continues.

Study should „outstanding basis for future epidemiological research“ create
Purpose of the study by the name „National cohort“ be it according to the club „National cohort e.V.“ over a period of more than 20 years new insights into the influence of genetic factors, environmental conditions, social environment and lifestyle on the development of common diseases such. Diabetes, cardiovascular disease or cancer. That would „created an outstanding basis for future epidemiological research in Germany. The results of this study will provide new opportunities for prevention, prediction and early detection of major common diseases“, so the message of the association. The organization is organized „National cohort“ from a research network involving various universities and non-university institutions such as the Helmholtz and Leibniz Associations. (No)