A Cohort Study on Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in Northeastern Region of Taiwan

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are conducting a large-scale generational cohort study focused on disease prevention and health promotion in the northeastern region of Taiwan. The study began in August 2013 and involves participants aged 20 and older residing in Keelung city and New Taipei city. The aim is to develop a comprehensive approach to community health by improving awareness, analyzing risk factors, and promoting healthier lifestyles across multiple health areas such as chronic kidney disease, liver disease, metabolism, mental health, and exercise rehabilitation. Participants take part in healthcare outreach sessions that include comprehensive health examinations, health-related questionnaires, and disease awareness seminars. Biological samples like blood, urine, and feces are collected and stored in a core laboratory. The study groups include urban residents, who typically have better access to transportation and medical resources but face more air pollution, and rural residents, who have less access but are exposed to lower pollution levels. The research also collaborates with other clinical trials and national health initiatives. During the study, researchers monitor health outcomes such as death, dementia, chronic kidney disease, and liver cancer from 2013 through early 2021. Data including biological samples, questionnaires, and medical records are collected and linked to build a long-term health database. This supports ongoing analysis and tracking of participants' health. The study is observational, with no experimental treatments, and participation involves regular community health activities and follow-ups over many years.

Northeastern Taiwan Community Medicine Research Cohort