The SMILE Study: Understanding Health and Lifestyles in Eindhoven
Author Information
Author(s): Marjan van den Akker, Mark G Spigt, Lore de Raeve, Ben van Steenkiste, Job Metsemakers, Ernst J van Voorst, Hein de Vries
Primary Institution: Maastricht University
Hypothesis
How do different health-related, institutional, and environmental factors influence health outcomes over time?
Conclusion
The SMILE study aims to provide valuable insights into the interplay of health behaviors and medical data through a large, dynamic cohort.
Supporting Evidence
- The study uses both medical records and patient questionnaires to gather data.
- It aims to analyze the relationships between health behaviors and medical outcomes.
- The cohort will follow participants for 15 years to observe changes over time.
- Researchers from various disciplines contribute to the study's design and analysis.
Takeaway
The SMILE study is like a big health project that helps doctors understand how people's lifestyles and health problems are connected over many years.
Methodology
The study combines electronic medical records and patient questionnaires to gather comprehensive health data.
Limitations
The study has relatively low response rates, which may affect the data quality.
Participant Demographics
Participants include over 30,000 patients aged 12 years and older from nine primary health care centers in Eindhoven.
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