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The Rotterdam Study: 2016 objectives and design update.

Albert Hofman¹, Guy G O Brusselle^2,3, Sarwa Darwish Murad^4,5

¹Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus Medical Center, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. a.hofman@erasmusmc.nl.

European Journal of Epidemiology

|September 21, 2015

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

The Rotterdam Study, a long-term cohort, investigates numerous diseases in older adults. Its extensive findings contribute significantly to understanding aging and disease prevention.

Keywords:

Biomarkers Cardiovascular diseases Cohort study Dermatological diseases Endocrine diseases Epidemiologic methods Genetic epidemiology Liver diseases Neurological diseases Oncology Ophthalmic diseases Otolaryngological diseases Pharmacoepidemiology Psychiatric diseases Renal diseases Respiratory diseases

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Area of Science:

Epidemiology
Gerontology
Public Health

Background:

The Rotterdam Study is a prospective, population-based cohort study initiated in 1990 in The Netherlands.
It focuses on the aging process and the development of various age-related diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the etiology and prognosis of common diseases in the elderly.
To provide a comprehensive understanding of health and disease in aging populations.

Main Methods:

Longitudinal data collection from a large cohort of individuals aged 45 years and older.
Multidisciplinary assessment of various health outcomes, including cardiovascular, neurological, and ophthalmic diseases.

Main Results:

Over 1200 research articles and reports published, detailing significant findings on age-related diseases.
Established a robust dataset for epidemiological research on aging.

Conclusions:

The Rotterdam Study is a vital resource for understanding disease patterns in older adults.
Its ongoing research continues to inform public health strategies and clinical practice for aging populations.