Cohort Acronym
SHeS
Cohort type
General population-based cohort
Disease
Participant type
No diagnosis
Profile
SHeS
Cohort type
General population-based cohort
Disease
Participant type
No diagnosis
Profile
Recruitment Period
1995-2016
Sample size at start or planned sample size if still recruiting
4,323
Estimated Current Sample Size
0 to 4,999
Age at Recruitment
>0
Gender
Male and Female
Abstract
The Scottish Health Survey (SHeS) provides a detailed picture of the health of the Scottish population in private households and is designed to make a major contribution to the monitoring of health in Scotland.
The series aims to:
estimate the occurrence of particular health conditions
estimate the prevalence of certain risk factors associated with health
look at differences between regions and between subgroups of the population
monitor trends in the population’s health over time
make a major contribution to monitoring progress towards health targets
Country
United Kingdom
Contact details
Institution name
Scottish Government
Principal Investiator (PI)
Contact email
[email protected]
Contact phone number
Julie Landsberg 0131 244 2368Andrew Paterson 0131 244 3201Scott Jackson 0131 244 4098
Address
Analytical Services (HD)
Population Health (ASD Health)
Basement Rear, St. Andrews House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
Population Health (ASD Health)
Basement Rear, St. Andrews House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
Funders (Core support)
Scottish Government
Variables Collected
Brain related measures: N/A
Funtional rating: N/A
Anthropometric: Blood pressure, Height, Hip circumference, Waist circumference, Weight
Physical: Cardiovascular, Respiratory
Biological samples: Blood, Saliva, Urine
Genotyping: N/A
Brain imaging: N/A
Brain banking: N/A
Lifestyle: Alcohol, Dietary habits, Physical activity, Smoking
Socio-economic: Education, Ethnic group, Family circumstances, Housing and accommodation, Income and finances, Informal support, Marital status, Occupation and employment, Unpaid care
Health service utilisation: N/A