EPIPorto

The EPIPorto study is a landmark in epidemiological research in Portugal. It is a population-based cohort study, ongoing for over 15 years, with the main aim of assessing the determinants of health in the adult population of Porto. For this purpose we randomly selected 2485 persons, who have been repeatedly evaluated over time.

Participants were invited to visit the study centre to answer a questionnaire on social, demographic and behavioural characteristics, and their clinical history. Additionally, objective measurements were made, including blood tests, blood pressure, weight and height, electrocardiogram, evaluation of lung function and bone mineral density. The participants’ address was georeferenced, allowing the analysis of the spatial distribution of health states and events in the city. Subgroups of the cohort at the baseline evaluation were used as controls in case-control studies namely on myocardial infarction and gastric cancer.

Types General population-based cohort
Participant Types
Countries Portugal
Genders Male and Female
Sample sizes 0 to 4,999
Ages
Brain related measures
Funtional rating Individual psychological
Anthropometric Blood pressure|Height|Hip circumference|Waist circumference|Weight
Physical Cardiovascular|Musculoskeletal|Reproductive|Respiratory
Biological samples Blood
Genotyping
Brain imaging
Brain banking
Lifestyle Alcohol|Dietary habits|Physical activity|Smoking
Socio-economic Education|Ethnic group|Family circumstances|Housing and accommodation|Income and finances|Informal support|Martial status|Occupation and employment|Unpaid care
Health service utilisation Formal health and social care service utilisation including private care
Institute names ISPUP – Public Health Institute of the University of Porto
Current Sample Sizes 0 to 4,999

age at recruitment 18-92
last updated
recruitment period 1999-2003
estimated current sample size number value
cohort acronym EPIPorto
start date 1999-2003
pi Henrique Barros
website http://ispup.up.pt/research/research-structures/cohorts/
contact details EPIUnit, Institute of Public Health, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
abstract  It is a population-based cohort study, ongoing for over 15 years, with the main aim of assessing the determinants of health in the adult population of Porto.
funders  Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Foundation for Science and Technology)
contact email [email protected]
contact phone number +351 222 061 820
estimated current sample size
sample sizes 2,485