Table 4.
Summary table of potential health databases the MED MI Partnership has identified, as well as other databases for potential future collaborations (more details at http://bit.ly/OZwgxo).
| Health (Possible Future Collaborations) | ARS | 1958 Birth Cohort | ALSPAC | ELSA | CFAS I, II | White-Hall II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | 2000 | 1958 | 1991 | 2002 | 1989 | 1985 |
| Cohort | n/a | 17,416 | 14,000 | 13,500 | 18 k | 10,308 |
| Area | UK | GB | Avon | UK | UK/London | |
| Information | Response times to 999 calls (weather-related) | Single week, with follow-ups | Strong environmental and genetic data | Age > 50. Health and social. Ongoing study with new recruits. | Age 65+. Genetic and other data. Focus on dementia |
Age 35–55 in 1985–1988 Civil Service staff |
| Geo-ref | Postcode | Wards | Postcode | Postcode | Postcode | Postcode |
ARS: Ambulance Response Data (12 regional trusts); ALSPAC: Avon Longitudinal Study Parents and Children; ELSA: English Longitudinal Study of Ageing; CFAS: Cognitive Function and Ageing Studies.