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Cohort Acronym
ALSA
Cohort typeGeneral population-based cohort
Disease
Participant type
No diagnosis
Profile
Recruitment Period
1992
Sample size at start or planned sample size if still recruiting
2087
Estimated Current Sample Size
Age at Recruitment
>65
Gender
Male and Female
Abstract
The Australian Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ALSA) is the centrepiece research activity of the Flinders Centre for Ageing Studies. The ALSA commenced in 1992 with 2087 participants aged 65 years or more. At Baseline, a comprehensive personal interview and assessment of neuropsychological and physiological functions was undertaken at each person’s home, supplemented by self-completed questionnaires, biochemistry, and additional clinical studies of physical function. The final wave (Wave 13) of data collection was carried out in 2014.
The general purpose of the ALSA study is to gain further understanding of how social, biomedical and environmental factors are associated with age related changes in health and well-being of persons aged 70 years and over. Emphasis is given in the overall study to defining and exploring the concept of healthy, active ageing, particularly in a South Australian context.
Last Update 21/09/2017
Country
Australia
Contact details
Institution name
Flinders Centre for Ageing Studies
Principal Investiator (PI)
Professor Mary Luszcz
Contact phone number
(08) 8201 7588 OS: +618 8201 7588 (or2192)
Address
Flinders Centre for Ageing Studies
School of Psychology
GPO Box 2100
Adelaide SA 5001
Australia
Funders (Core support)
US National Institute on Ageing|Australian Research Council (Discovery Program)|The National Health and Medical Research Council, Australia
Variables Collected
Brain related measures: Behaviour, Cognitive function, Mental health, Neurological
Funtional rating: Individual physiological, Individual psychological
Anthropometric: Blood pressure, Height, Waist circumference, Weight
Physical: Cardiovascular, Hearing and Vision, Musculoskeletal, Reproductive, Respiratory
Biological samples: Blood
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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