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The Andhra Pradesh Children and Parent Study (APCAPS) is a large prospective, intergenerational cohort study in Southern India that began with the long-term follow-up of the Hyderabad Nutrition Trial (1987-1990). It is situated in 29 villages near the city of Hyderabad in Ranga Reddy district, Andhra Pradesh.
The Hyderabad Nutrition Trial evaluated the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, a national community outreach program, which provides a daily food supplement to pregnant women and children under 6 years of age. The trial used a controlled stepped wedge design, recruiting pregnant women from 29 villages (15 intervention with program; 14 controls awaiting implementation) and followed them through to childbirth.
In 2003-5, trial households were retraced and surveyed: families with at least one child born during the trial period and still alive in 2003-05 became the APCAPS prospective cohort (1815 families, 2601 index children). At this time, a first wave (W1) of data collection was carried out on index children and their mothers. The index children were then re-examined as young adults (aged 18-23 years) in 2009-10 (the second wave, W2) and then again in 2010-12 (the third wave, W3) when their siblings and parents were also examined. A socio-demographic household survey of all residents in all 29 villages was completed between 2012 and 2014.
Types General population-based cohort
Participant Types No diagnosis
Countries India
Genders Male and Female
Sample sizes 5,000 to 9,999
Ages
Brain related measures
Funtional rating Individual physiological
Anthropometric Blood pressure|Height|Hip circumference|Waist circumference|Weight
Physical Cardiovascular|Musculoskeletal|Reproductive|Respiratory
Biological samples Blood|Saliva
Genotyping
Brain imaging
Brain banking
Lifestyle Alcohol|Dietary habits|Physical activity|Smoking
Socio-economic Education|Ethnic group|Family circumstances|Housing and accommodation|Informal support|Martial status|Occupation and employment|Unpaid care
Health service utilisation Formal health and social care service utilisation including private care
Institute names National Institute of Nutrition
Current Sample Sizes 5,000 to 9,999
age at recruitment Nov-14
last updated
recruitment period 2003-2012
estimated current sample size number value 6,659
cohort acronym APCAPS
start date 2003-2012
pi Dr Sanjay Kinra
website http://apcaps.lshtm.ac.uk/overview/
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abstract The Andhra Pradesh Children and Parent Study (APCAPS) is a large prospective, intergenerational cohort study in Southern India. Three waves of data collection have been performed including children, siblings and parents.
funders Indian Council for Medical Research, United States Assistance for International Development, Wellcome Trust, European Commission Strategic Award, National Institute of Nutrition
contact email [email protected]; PI email: [email protected]; [email protected]
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estimated current sample size 5,000 to 9,999
sample sizes 6,659