Age, Gene/Environment Susceptibility Study

Acronym:	AGES	Start Year:	2002
		End Year:	2006

SUMMARY

Study Summary:	AGES
Additional Comments:	Genetic homogeneity of the Icelandic population (based on the Reykjavik Study (1967)). Very comprehensive: genetic, DNA & MRI.

STUDY DESIGN

Country:	Iceland	Physiological Measures	Psychological Measures
Sample Size:	9,500	Functional Health	Cognitive Abilities
Age Group:	68-95	Lifestyle: Physical Activity	Social and Demographic Measures
Gender:	Both	Lifestyle: Nutrition	Health Services Utilization
# Cohorts:	1	Lifestyle: Other
Total Waves:	2	Minorities
Link w/ Data:	Survey, death and birth certificates

CONTACTS

Contact Information:	Dr. Tamara Harris, Senior Investigator & Dr. Vilmundur Gudnason E-mail 1: harrista@nia.nih.gov E-mail 2: v.gudnason@hjartavernd.is
Web Page(s):	Web 1: http://www.hjarta.is/en/