Healthy Chinese residents from South China will be recruited and followed up for at least 4 years to evaluate the association between climate, diet and lifestyle and risks for the development of chronic diseases. Physical examination, questionnaire survey and biological sample collection will be conducted at baseline and the incidence of chronic diseases will be investigated during follow-up.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
35 Years
Max age
74 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* adult Chinese (35-74 years old) who have been living in South China including Guangdong, Fujian, Guangxi and Hainan provinces for more than 5 years.
Exclusion Criteria:
* any subject diagnosed with stroke, coronary heart disease, malignancy, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes and hypertension.
* any subject who suffer from major disability and cannot participate in the study.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Incidence of chronic disease — 4 years Incidence of chronic disease, including stroke, coronary heart disease, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes and hypertension
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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