In particular, common diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and infectious diseases are investigated.
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Every five years, 205,000 people aged between 20 and 69 from 16 study regions in Germany undergo comprehensive medical examinations and are asked about their lifestyle habits.
Sponsors
NAKO e.V.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 69 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The study base consisted of all persons in the age range 20 – 69 years (age at the time of sampling) residing within predefined study regions in the catchment areas of the study centers. Persons who lived in the predefined study regions at the time of sampling, but had moved out by the time of contact, could still participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: German citizenship was not required for participation, but German language skills (or a translator provided by the participant) were necessary to complete written informed consent, questionnaires and examinations.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system and lungs, diabetes, cancer, dementia and depression | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Cardiovascular diseases o Heart attack, narrowing of the coronary arteries or angina pectoris o Heart failure or cardiac insufficiency o Cardiac arrhythmia o Intermittent claudication or circulatory disorder in the legs, also known as intermittent claudication or arterial occlusive disease o High blood pressure o Stroke o Thrombosis of the deep leg veins - Cancer - Metabolic diseases o Diabetes mellitus o Elevated blood lipids or cholesterol or triglycerides o Gout or uric acid disease o Thyroid disease - Diabetes mellitus Comorbidities o Retinopathy, i.e. damage to the retina o Blindness o Protein in urine o Kidney failure or restriction of o Kidney function o Treatment with an ‘artificial kidney’, i.e. o Dialysis or kidney transplant o Nerve disorders in the legs, e.g. numbness, burning, tingling o Amputations of e.g. toe, foot, lower leg or o Thigh o Diabetic foot (poorly healing Ulcer) - Musculoskeletal disorders o Chronic back pain o Osteoporosis o Osteoarthritis or joint wear o Rheumatic joint diseases o Carpal tunnel syndrome - Lung diseases o Chronic bronchitis or COPD o Bronchial asthma o Pulmonary emphysema o Pneumonia o Pulmonary embolism o Sleep apnoea - Allergies o Hay fever o Insect venom allergy (after being stung by a bee, wasp, bumblebee or hornet) o Food allergy o House dust allergy o Animal hair allergy o Contact allergy o Drug allergy o Other allergies - Gastrointestinal or liver diseases o Stomach ulcer or duodenal ulcer o Heartburn or reflux of stomach acid into the oesophagus o Chronic gastritis o Sprue o Irritable bowel syndrome o Inflammation of the pancreas o Fatty liver o Ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease o Gallstones o Cirrhosis of the liver - Skin diseases o Neurodermatitis or atopic eczema o Psoriasis - Kidney diseases o Chronic renal insufficiency - Neurological and psychiatric illnesses o Depression o Alzheimer's disease, dementia o Stroke o Seizur | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactLinda Weißer
NAKO e.V.
Outcome results
None listed