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Cardiovascular Health Study


Acronym:  CHS Start Year: 1989
End Year: Ongoing

SUMMARY

Study Summary: CHS
Additional Comments:

STUDY DESIGN

Country: USA Physiological Measures Psychological Measures
Sample Size: 5,888 Functional Health Cognitive Abilities
Age Group: 65+ Lifestyle: Physical Activity Social and Demographic Measures
Gender: Both Lifestyle: Nutrition Health Services Utilization
# Cohorts: 2 Lifestyle: Other
Total Waves: 10 Minorities
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CONTACTS

Contact Information: Ellen O'Meara, Ph.D., Project Director

Phone #: 206-685-7123
E-mail 1: eomeara@u.washington.edu
 
Web Page(s): Web 1: http://chs.nhlbi.org
Web 2: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/resources/deca/descriptions/chs.htm
Web 3: http://128.208.129.3/chs/