Framingham Heart Offspring Study
Record Type
DataSet
Source
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
Source URL
Description
By 1975, a sample consisting of offspring of the original Framingham cohort (and spouses of the offspring) had participated in the study. Additional studies of these subjects continued under research contracts. Participants have completed six examinations with intervals of four to six years and have been followed for morbidity and mortality over that time period.
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Geographic Region
United States
Population Age
Child: 6 to 12 years; Adolescent: 13-18 years; Adult: 19 - 44 years; Middle Aged: 45 to 64 years; Aged: 65 + years
Population Sex
Male and Female
Purpose
The objectives of the Framingham Offspring Study are to study the incidence and prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and its risk factors, trends in CVD incidence and its risk factors over time, family patterns of CVD and risk factors.
Record Originator
NLM/crs
Sample Design
Offspring (and their spouses) of the original Framingham cohort were sampled.
Sample Size
5124 persons
Unit of Analysis
Person
Variables
The cardiovascular disease conditions under investigation include coronary heart disease (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, coronary insufficiency and sudden and non-sudden death), stroke, hypertension, peripheral arterial disease and congestive heart failure.
Years of Availability
Started in 1971
UI
1729
Date Revised
Sept. 22, 2020, 11:38 a.m.