Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam

Acronym:	LASA	Start Year:	1992
		End Year:	2002

SUMMARY

Study Summary:	LASA
Additional Comments:	* Over-sample of men. Falls and injuries, sexuality, end-of-life planning. New cohort (55-64) will be included in 2002.

STUDY DESIGN

Country:	Netherlands	Physiological Measures	Psychological Measures
Sample Size:	3,017	Functional Health	Cognitive Abilities
Age Group:	55-85	Lifestyle: Physical Activity	Social and Demographic Measures
Gender:	Both	Lifestyle: Nutrition	Health Services Utilization
# Cohorts:	5	Lifestyle: Other
Total Waves:	2	Minorities
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CONTACTS

Contact Information:	Dr. Dorly J.H. Deeg, Scientific Director Vrije Universiteit Medical Centre / LASA Van Der Boechorststraat 7 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands Phone #: 020-4446770 (local) / +31-20-4446770 (international) Fax #: 020-4446775 (local) / +31-20-4446775 (international) E-mail 1: DJH.Deeg.emgo@med.vu.nl E-mail 2: djh.deeg@vumc.nl
Web Page(s):	Web 1: http://ssg.scw.vu.nl/lasa/