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Cohort Acronym
CFAS Wales
Cohort typeGeneral population-based cohort
Disease
Alzheimer's disease, Dementia (unclassified), Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Parkinson's disease
Participant type
No diagnosis
Profile
Recruitment Period
2011
Sample size at start or planned sample size if still recruiting
3750
Estimated Current Sample Size
0 to 4,999
Age at Recruitment
>65
Gender
Male and Female
Abstract
CFAS Wales aims to interview a representative sample of 3,750 people aged 65 and over in two areas in Wales (Gwynedd and Swansea). Using established and standardised techniques it will collect data that will enable the investigation of cognitive impairment, depression, physical disability and healthy active life expectancy for the whole group and within social groups. It will provide a foundation for other collaborative studies that investigate biomarkers and other early indications of risk of cognitive decline, such as imaging. It will investigate factors that may delay the onset of dementia, specifically focussing on the role of bilingualism and social networks. As the participants reside in a bilingual area this is a key opportunity.
Last update – 13/02/2017
Country
United Kingdom
Contact details
Institution name
Bangor University
Principal Investiator (PI)
Professor Robert Woods
Contact phone number
Address
Funders (Core support)
Economic and Social Research Council
Higher Education Funding Council for Wales
Variables Collected
Brain related measures: Behaviour, Cognitive function, Mental health, Neurological
Funtional rating: Individual physiological, Individual psychological
Anthropometric: Weight
Physical: Cardiovascular, Hearing and Vision, Musculoskeletal, Reproductive, Respiratory
Biological samples: Saliva
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: Formal health and social care service utilisation including private care
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