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Cohort profile: The Swedish Tattoo and Body Modifications Cohort (TABOO)
Christel Nielsen1,2, Kristofer Andréasson3, H Olsson4
1Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden christel.nielsen@med.lu.se.
The Swedish Tattoo and Body Modifications Cohort (TABOO) study tracks health outcomes in over 13,000 individuals. It investigates tattoos and body modifications as potential risk factors for adverse health effects and immune-mediated diseases.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Dermatology
Background:
- The Swedish Tattoo and Body Modifications Cohort (TABOO) is the first population-based cohort with detailed exposure assessment for tattoos and body modifications.
- It aims to study tattoos and body modifications as risk factors for adverse health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish an infrastructure for epidemiological studies on tattoos and body modifications.
- To investigate the role of tattoos in acute and long-lasting health complaints.
- To assess tattoos as a risk factor for immune-mediated diseases.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 13,049 individuals surveyed in 2021 (49% response rate).
- Outcome data linked from national health registers (Patient, Prescribed Drug, Cause of Death).
- Detailed exposure assessment for various tattoos and body modifications.
Main Results:
- Tattoo prevalence in the cohort is 21%.
- Currently investigating self-reported acute and long-lasting health complaints post-tattooing.
- Analyzing register data for tattoo association with immune-mediated diseases.
Conclusions:
- The TABOO cohort provides a robust foundation for studying tattoo-related health risks.
- Future research will leverage updated register data and additional questionnaires to refine findings.
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