Collected Dataset / PIVUS_70years

The population consisted of subjects aged 70 years, who were living in the community of Uppsala, Sweden, chosen from the register of community living and invited to participate in a randomized order.

Through a questionnaire, information was obtained about history of diseases and medication, as well as several other items regarding lifestyle, such as exercise, smoking, alcohol intake, education and social network. Participants also completed a 7-day food intake recording. Information was also collected from measurements of cardiac function and structure, as well as evaluation of atherosclerosis by ultrasound and MRI. Detailed ECG analysis, cardiovascular autonomic function, body composition by DXA, DNA analysis and lung function tests were also completed. Anthropomorphic measures were taken. Blood samples were collected.