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SHHEC Study

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Start Year
1984
Supplementary Information
The SHHEC Study was conducted by the Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee, UK.
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Investigators Contacts
  • Prof. Mark Woodward
    University of Dundee
  • Prof. W. Cairns Smith
    University of Dundee
  • Prof. Hugh Tunstall-Pedoe
    University of Dundee
  • Prof. Hugh Tunstall-Pedoe
    University of Dundee

Design

Study design
Cohort
Follow Up
Vital status of the cohort members was obtained National Health Service (NHS) Central Register. The Scottish Record Linkage System includes all hospital discharge records, and it was used for follow-up of the non-fatal events.
Supplementary Information
Deaths, cardiovascular events, type 2 diabetes, and cancers are followed up for the harmonized MORGAM data, see detailed information on follow-up procedures in the MORGAM e-publication.

Marker Paper

Tunstall-Pedoe H, Woodward M, Tavendale R, A'Brook R, McCluskey MK. Comparison of the prediction by 27 different factors of coronary heart disease and death in men and women of the Scottish Heart Health Study: cohort study. BMJ. 1997. 315(7110): 722-9.

PUBMED 9314758

Recruitment

Sources of Recruitment
  • Individuals

Number of participants

Number of participants
15,999
Number of participants with biosamples
15,999

Data Access

Availability of data and biosamples

Data
Biosamples
Other

Description of the access procedures

Access to the local data is approved on a case-by-case basis. For more information about data request please contact the study representative.

For access to the harmonized MORGAM data from many MORGAM Centres, one should seek a collaboration with any of the Centre which can submit a publication proposal to the MORGAM/BiomarCaRE Steering Group.


Availability of access information

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Timeline

Populations

Selection Criteria
Minimum age
40
Maximum age
59
Countries
  • United Kingdom
Territory
Scotland, excluding Edinburgh and the part of Glasgow examined in Scottish MONICA
Ethnic Origin
Health Status

Recruitment

Sources of recruitment
  • General population
General Population
  • Selected sample
Supplementary Information

Number of participants

Number of participants
9,165
Number of participants with biosamples
9,165
Supplementary Information
Response rate to the baseline survey was 74%
Data Collection Events
# Name Description Start End
0 Scottish Heart Health Study 1984-87 Baseline Baseline examination (questionnaire and health examination). The questionnaire included a personal health record for self completion, including several cardiovascular questions,a food frequency ... 1984-11 1987-10
1 Scottish Heart Health Study 1984-87 Mortality and disease outcome follow-up in MORGAM data Follow-up for cardiovascular events, type 2 diabetes, cancers and death for the harmonized MORGAM data. See the end-points followed up in the [MORGAM ... 1984-11 2009-12
Selection Criteria
Minimum age
25
Maximum age
64
Countries
  • United Kingdom
Territory
Edinburgh and Glasgow
Ethnic Origin
Health Status

Recruitment

Sources of recruitment
  • General population
General Population
  • Selected sample
Supplementary Information

Number of participants

Number of participants
2,408
Number of participants with biosamples
2,408
Supplementary Information
Response rate to the baseline survey was about 60%.
Data Collection Events
# Name Description Start End
0 First Scottish MONICA Survey Baseline Baseline examination (questionnaire and health examination). The questionnaire included a personal health record for self completion, including several cardiovascular questions,a food frequency ... 1986-02 1986-08
1 First Scottish MONICA Survey Mortality and disease outcome follow-up in MORGAM data Follow-up for cardiovascular events, type 2 diabetes, cancers and death. See the end-points followed up in [MORGAM e-publication](https://www.thl.fi/publications/morgam/cohorts/full/uk/unk-sco.htm). 1986-02 2009-12
Selection Criteria
Minimum age
25
Maximum age
64
Countries
  • United Kingdom
Territory
Glasgow
Ethnic Origin
Health Status

Recruitment

Sources of recruitment
  • General population
General Population
  • Selected sample
Supplementary Information

Number of participants

Number of participants
1,016
Number of participants with biosamples
1,016
Supplementary Information
Response rate to the baseline survey was 44-59% depending on potential overcoverage of the sampling frame.
Data Collection Events
# Name Description Start End
0 Second Scottish MONICA Survey Baseline Baseline examination (questionnaire and health examination). Participants completed a self-administered personal health record and a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). The personal health ... 1989-01 1989-06
1 Second Scottish MONICA Survey Mmortality and disease outcome follow-up in MORAM data Follow-up for cardiovascular events, type 2 diabetes, cancers and death for the harmonized MORGAM data. See the end-points followed up in [MORGAM e-publication](https://www.thl.fi/publications/morg... 1989-01 2009-12
Selection Criteria
Minimum age
25
Maximum age
74
Countries
  • United Kingdom
Territory
Glasgow
Ethnic Origin
Health Status

Recruitment

Sources of recruitment
  • General population
General Population
  • Selected sample
Supplementary Information

Number of participants

Number of participants
1,754
Number of participants with biosamples
1,754
Supplementary Information
Response rate to the baseline survey was 53-65% depending on potential overcoverage of the sampling frame.
Data Collection Events
# Name Description Start End
0 Third Scottish MONICA Survey Baseline Baseline examination (questionnaire and health examination). Participants completed a self-administered personal health record and a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). The personal health ... 1992-01 1992-09
1 Third Scottish MONICA Survey Mortality and disease outcome follow-up in MORGAM data Follow-up for cardiovascular events, type 2 diabetes, cancers and death or the harmonized MORGAM data. See the end-points followed up in [MORGAM e-publication](https://www.thl.fi/publications/morga... 1992-01 2009-12
Selection Criteria
Minimum age
25
Maximum age
64
Countries
  • United Kingdom
Territory
Glasgow
Ethnic Origin
Health Status

Recruitment

Sources of recruitment
  • General population
General Population
  • Selected sample
Supplementary Information

Number of participants

Number of participants
1,656
Number of participants with biosamples
1,656
Supplementary Information
Response rate to the baseline survey was 55-65% depending on potential overcoverage of the sampling frame.
Data Collection Events
# Name Description Start End
0 Fourth Scottish MONICA Survey Baseline Baseline examination (questionnaire and health examination). Participants completed a self-administered personal health record and a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). The personal health ... 1995-02 1995-10
1 Fourth Scottish MONICA Survey Mortality and disease outcome follow-up in MORGAM data Follow-up for cardiovascular events, type 2 diabetes, cancers and death for the harmonized MORGAM data. See the end-points followed up in [MORGAM e-publication](https://www.thl.fi/publications/morg... 1995-02 2009-12
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