Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study
Title URL
Record Type
DataSet
Source
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
Title Acronym
ARIC
Source URL
Description
Prospective epidemiologic study of cardiovascular disease in middle-aged persons in four U.S. communities. Four examinations were given with mortality and morbidity follow up. Education and income were determined by self report.
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Geographic Region
Forsyth County, North Carolina; Jackson, Mississippi; Suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota; Washington County, Maryland
Method/Technique
Atherosclerosis is assessed in the Study by observing lesions through ultrasound imaging. This permits assessment of (1) the association of risk factors with the underlying arterial disease, (2) the association of the same factors with clinically recognized diseases and (3) the value of ultrasound disgnosis in predicting these diseases.
Population
Middle aged 45-65
Population Sex
Male and Female
Purpose
The ARIC Study is a prospective study conducted in four U.S. communities to (1) investigate the etiology and natural history of atherosclerosis, (2) investigate the etiology of clinical atherosclerotic diseases, and (3) measure variation in cardiovascular risk factors, medical care and disease by race, sex, place, and time. It includes a Cohort Component and a Community Surveillance Component.
Record Identification Variable
Family income;
household
income;
education
level;
occupation;
marital status
Reference
Compendium of Publicly Available Datasets and Other Data-Related Resources. The National Partnership for Action to End Health Disparities has compiled a Compendium of Publicly Available Datasets and Other Data-Related Resources (Compendium). This free resource details publicly available data relevant to research and programs aiming to reduce health disparities. The Compendium compiles in one place descriptions of and links to public datasets and resources that include information about health conditions and other factors that impact the health of minority populations. https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/NPA/Materials/FIHET_Data_Compendium_508_version_FINAL_11_28_2016.pdf
Sample Design
Participants in the Cohort Component received two examinations and annual follow-up interviews.
Sample Size
15,792 participants
Variables
Education and income
Years of Availability
Began in 1987, study is ongoing.
UI
1189
Date Revised
April 22, 2019, 10:39 a.m.