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The Generation R Study: Design and cohort profile.

Vincent W V Jaddoe1, Johan P Mackenbach, Henriëtte A Moll

  • 1The Generation R Study Group, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. v.jaddoe@erasmusmc.nl

European Journal of Epidemiology
|July 11, 2006
PubMed
Summary

The Generation R Study tracks children from fetal development to young adulthood to find early environmental and genetic influences on health and development. This research aims to improve healthcare strategies for mothers and children.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health Research
  • Developmental Biology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • The Generation R Study is a large-scale, population-based prospective cohort study.
  • It follows participants from fetal life through young adulthood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify early environmental and genetic factors influencing normal and abnormal growth, development, and health.
  • To inform strategies for optimizing maternal and child healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective cohort design with recruitment from fetal life.
  • Data collection includes prenatal assessments (examinations, ultrasounds, questionnaires, biological samples).
  • Follow-up of children until young adulthood, with detailed assessments in a subgroup.

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Main Results:

  • The study enrolled 9778 mothers between April 2002 and January 2006.
  • A participation rate of 61% was achieved for eligible children at birth.
  • Detailed assessments were conducted on a subgroup of 1232 mothers and children.

Conclusions:

  • The Generation R Study provides valuable longitudinal data on child development and health.
  • Findings are expected to contribute to evidence-based healthcare strategies for pregnant women and children.