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The Belgian Ageing Studies project (BAS) was developed by researchers at the Free University of Brussels (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) and University College Ghent (Hogeschool Gent). Established in the early 2000s, the BAS team engages in the scientific study of the social aspects of ageing.
The aim of the research programme of the Belgian Ageing Studies is to:
- Provide an instrument to measure the living conditions and quality of life of older people in Belgian municipalities.
- Promote evidence-based policy at the local level by providing input and mobilizing knowledge for planning and inclusive policy programmes.
- Support the process of creating age-friendly communities.
- Examine trends in particular municipalities by conducting follow-up studies.
Last update – 28/02/2017
Types General population-based cohort
Participant Types No diagnosis
Countries Belgian
Genders Male and Female
Sample sizes 5,000 to 9,999
Ages 60 to 100
Brain related measures Mental health
Funtional rating
Anthropometric
Physical Hearing and Vision
Biological samples
Genotyping
Brain imaging
Brain banking
Lifestyle Physical activity
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 Formal health and social care service utilisation including private care
Institute names Free University of Brussels (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)|University College Ghent (Hogeschool Gent)
Current Sample Sizes 5,000 to 9,999
age at recruitment >60
last updated
recruitment period 2006 – present
estimated current sample size number value
cohort acronym BAS
start date 2006 – present
pi Professor Liesbeth De Donder
website http://www.belgianageingstudies.be/
contact details Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
Department of Educational Sciences
Pleinlaan 2 – 1050
Brussel
abstract BAS is a population study looking at the social aspects of ageing. The ongoing study began in 2006 recruiting 75319 participants over 60 years old.
funders
contact email [email protected]
contact phone number +32 (0) 26292531
estimated current sample size
sample sizes 75319