| Autor: |
Larsen Pernille Stemann, Kamper-Jørgensen Mads, Adamson Ashley, Barros Henrique, Bonde Jens Peter, Brescianini Sonia, Brophy Sinead, Casas Maribel, Devereux Graham, Eggesbø Merete, Fantini Maria Pia, Frey Urs, Gehring Ulrike, Grazuleviciene Regina, Henriksen Tine Brink, Hertz-Picciotto Irva, Heude Barbara, Hryhorczuk Daniel O., Inskip Hazel, Jaddoe Vincent W V, Lawlor Debbie A., Ludvigsson Johnny |
| Rok vydání: |
2013 |
| Zdroj: |
Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology |
| DOI: |
10.1111/ppe.12060 |
| Popis: |
Background During the past 25 years many pregnancy and birth cohorts have been established. Each cohort provides unique opportunities for examining associations of early life exposures with child development and health. However to fully exploit the large amount of available resources and to facilitate cross cohort collaboration it is necessary to have accessible information on each cohort and its individual characteristics. The aim of this work was to provide an overview of European pregnancy and birth cohorts registered in a freely accessible database located at http://www.birthcohorts.net. Methods European pregnancy and birth cohorts initiated in 1980 or later with at least 300 mother child pairs enrolled during pregnancy or at birth and with postnatal data were eligible for inclusion. Eligible cohorts were invited to provide information on the data and biological samples collected as well as the timing of data collection. Results In total 70 cohorts were identified. Of these 56 fulfilled the inclusion criteria encompassing a total of more than 500 000 live born European children. The cohorts represented 19 countries with the majority of cohorts located in Northern and Western Europe. Some cohorts were general with multiple aims whilst others focused on specific health or exposure related research questions. Conclusion This work demonstrates a great potential for cross cohort collaboration addressing important aspects of child health. The web site http://www.birthcohorts.net proved to be a useful tool for accessing information on European pregnancy and birth cohorts and their characteristics. © 2013 John Wiley Sons Ltd. |
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OpenAIRE |
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