The Korean Longitudinal Study of Ageing
Initiatives
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The purpose of KLoSA is to create the basic data needed to devise and implement effective social, economic policies to address the trends that emerge in the process of population ageing. The data will help identify and observe different dimensions of an aged society, build datasets that enable studies in different fields, and generate data comparable with similar panel studies in other countries (eg. U.S., Europe) that can provide the basis for policy-making and academic studies.
Aims are: 1) to estimate the prevalence, incidence and progression of common geriatric diseases; 2) to determine the risk factors for common geriatric diseases and to develop preventive strategies by managing potentially modifiable determinants; 3) to investigate the influence of common geriatric diseases on the quality of life and general health status; 4) to evaluate the levels of health and functional status of Korean elderly persons.
- Start Year
- 2006
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Design
- Study design
- Population cohort
- Follow Up
- KLoSA conducts two types of surveys, baseline and special. Baseline survey is conducted every even-numbered year starting from 2006 and uses the same survey categories. The surveys thereafter will also be held in the second half of the year. Special survey takes place in every odd-numbered year under special topics not included in baseline survey.
Marker Paper
Park JH, Lim S, Lim JY, Kim KI, Han MK, Yoon IY, Kim JM, Chang CB, Chin HJ, Choi EA, et al. An overview of the Korean Longitudinal Study on Health and Aging. Psychiatry Investig. 2007;4:84–95.
Recruitment
- Sources of Recruitment
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- Individuals
Number of participants
- Number of participants
- 10,254
- Number of participants with biosamples
Access
Availability of data and biosamples
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Timeline
South Korea
The population is composed of middle-aged and senior citizens over the age of 45 in all regions of Korea except for Jeju Island in 2005. Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) was adopted as its interview method.
Selection Criteria
- Minimum age
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45
- Newborns
- Twins
- Countries
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- South Korea
- Territory
- Whole territory but Jeju island
- Ethnic Origin
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- Health Status
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Recruitment
- Sources of recruitment
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- General population
- General Population
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- Selected sample
Number of participants
- Number of participants
- Number of participants with biosamples