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The EPIC-Norfolk Study
Population Size
25,639
People
Years
1993
Associated BioSamples
DNA
Plasma
Geographic coverage
United Kingdom
England
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Lead time
Not applicable
Summary
The EPIC Norfolk study is a population-based prospective cohort study. EPIC-Norfolk is part of the European Prospective Investigation of Cancer (EPIC), a large multi-centre cohort study with participants enrolled from 23 centres across Europe
DOI for dataset
Documentation
For study description and data dictionary please see https://www.epic-norfolk.org.uk/
Dataset type
Health and disease
Dataset sub-type
Not applicable
Dataset population size
25639
Keywords
population, cohort, genetics, Diet, physical activity, epigenetics, lifestyle, anthropometry, proteomics, metabolomics
Observations
Observed Node | Disambiguating Description | Measured Value | Measured Property | Observation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Persons | First Health Check (1HC) | 25639 | Count | 04 Jan 1993 |
Provenance
Purpose of dataset collection
Study
Source of data extraction
Paper-based
Collection source setting
Other
Image contrast
Not stated
Biological sample availability
DNA,Plasma,Serum
Details
Publishing frequency
Irregular
Version
1.0.0
Modified
08/10/2024
Coverage
Start date
04/01/1993
Time lag
Variable
Geographic coverage
United Kingdom, England, Eastern, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, North Norfolk, South Norfolk, Breckland, Great Yarmouth, Broadland, Norwich
Minimum age range
40
Maximum age range
79
Follow-up
Other
Accessibility
Language
en
Controlled vocabulary
LOCAL
Format
text, csv
Data Access Request
Dataset pipeline status
Not available
Time to dataset access
Not applicable
Access method category
Varies based on project
Access service description
Jurisdiction
GB-ENG
Data use limitation
General research use
Data use requirements
Not for profit use,Return to database or resource,User-specific restriction,Project-specific restrictions
Data Controller
The University of Cambridge
Data Processor
The University of Cambridge