Lund 80+

Lund 80 + cohort is a longitudinal population based cohort with sequential design that started in 1988. All residents of Lund, born in 1908 and then 80 years, were invited for a first examination. The baseline population consisted of 315 individuals, of whom 212 agreed to be examined (146 females and 66 males). In the en, 165 participants (113 women and 52 men) were analyzed, after exclusion of 47 individuals due to imparied cognition, denied participation and incomplete data. Each survey, which included a general medical examination and psychological tests, took about 3 to 4 hours and was done by a doctor and a psychologist. The subjects were asked to answer questions if they felt depressed, how satisfied they were with life, trouble sleeping, irritability, nervousness, problems of the stomach and headache among other things. Additional information such as education and family relationships were collected by a nurse. Five years later, in 1993, the same individuals were invited for re-examination number 1. At the same time also individuals born in 1913, and then 80 years of age 1993, were invited for a first examination. This procedure has since then continued every five years, ie 1998 there were three Groups: re-examination nr 2 for individuals born in 1908, re-examination number 1 for individuals born in 1913 and the first examination for individuals born in 1918. Purpose: To investigate the health in the older population and explore whether helping them cope with problems can make them feel better. Every five year, participants are invited to a follow up and new individuals (aged 80 years) are invited to participate in the study.