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The Gothenburg BEDA Study
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The Gothenburg BEDA Study

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Start Year
1979
End Year
1999
Supplementary Information
  • Persson CU, Collén AC, Rosengren A, et al. Secular trends in cardiovascular risk factors among women aged 45-54 years in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 1980 to 2014. BMC Public Health. 2020 Jul 1;20(1):1042.


  • Johansson S, Wilhelmsen L, Welin C, et al. Obesity, smoking and secular trends in cardiovascular risk factors in middle-aged women: data from population studies in Göteborg from 1980 to 2003. J Intern Med. 2010 Dec;268(6):594-603.


  • Dotevall A, Johansson S, Wilhelmsen L, et al. Increased levels of triglycerides, BMI and blood pressure and low physical activity increase the risk of diabetes in Swedish women. A prospective 18-year follow-up of the BEDA study. Diabet Med. 2004 Jun;21(6):615-22.


  • Rosengren A, Dotevall A, Wilhelmsen L, et al. Coffee and incidence of diabetes in Swedish women: a prospective 18-year follow-up study. J Intern Med. 2004 Jan;255(1):89-95.


  • Johansson S, Wilhelmsen L, Lappas G, et al. High lipid levels and coronary disease in women in Göteborg--outcome and secular trends: a prospective 19 year follow-up in the BEDA*study. Eur Heart J. 2003 Apr;24(8):704-16.
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    Investigators Contacts
    • Prof. Annika Rosengren
      University of Gothenburg
    • Prof. Annika Rosengren
      University of Gothenburg

    Design

    Study design
    Cohort
    Follow Up
    Participants are followed-up in 1997.
    Supplementary Information

    Marker Paper

    Rosengren A, Wilhelmsen L, Lappas G, et al. Body mass index, coronary heart disease and stroke in Swedish women. A prospective 19-year follow-up in the BEDA study. Eur J Cardiovasc Prev Rehabil. 2003 Dec;10(6):443-50.

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    Recruitment

    Recruitment Target
    • Individuals

    Number of Participants

    Number of Participants
    1,413
    Number of Participants with Biological Samples
    1,413
    Supplementary Information

    Access

    Availability of data and biosamples

    Possible Access to Data
    Possible Access to Biosamples
    Other
    Yes
    No
    Not applicable
    Don't know

    Timeline

    BEDA population

    Selection Criteria
    Sex
    Women
    Minimum age
    39
    Maximum age
    65
    Newborns
    Twins
    Countries
    • Sweden
    Territory
    Gothenburg
    Ethnic Origin
    Health Status
    • Women without prior cardiovascular disease
    Other Criteria

    Recruitment

    Sources of recruitment
    • General population
    General Population
    • Selected sample
    Supplementary Information
    A random sample of the female population in Gothenburg born between 1915 and 1941 were invited to a screening examination. Questionnaire was sent to all subjects along with an invitation to the study.

    Number of Participants

    Number of Participants
    1,413
    Number of Participants with Biological Samples
    1,413
    Supplementary Information about selection criteria
    Baseline: 1403 participants.
    Follow-up: 875 participants.
    Data Collection Events
    # Name Description Start End
    0 BEDA - Baseline Data on smoking habits, alcohol intake, physical activity, education, treatment for hypertension, menopausal state and diabetes were collected by a postal questionnaire. Screening examinations ... 1979-11 1981-02
    1 BEDA - Follow-up Screening examinations were performed including weight, height and blood pressure. Blood samples were collected. The Swedish national register on deaths due to specific causes and the Swedish ... 1997-01 1999-12

    Classifications

    Socio-demographic and economic characteristics
    Lifestyle and behaviours
    Birth, pregnancy and reproductive health history
    Perception of health, quality of life, development and functional limitations
    Diseases
    Symptoms and signs
    Medication and supplements
    Non-pharmacological interventions
    Health and community care services utilization
    Death
    Physical measures and assessments
    Laboratory measures
    Cognition, personality and psychological measures and assessments
    Life events, life plans, beliefs and values
    Preschool, school and work life
    Social environment and relationships
    Physical environment
    Administrative information

    Socio-demographic and economic characteristics

    Lifestyle and behaviours

    Birth, pregnancy and reproductive health history

    Diseases

    Medication and supplements

    Non-pharmacological interventions

    Health and community care services utilization

    Death

    Physical measures and assessments

    Laboratory measures

    Administrative information