The Gothenburg H70 Birth Cohort Studies - H70, kohort 6: 70-year-olds born in 1930

H70 is one of the longitudinal population studies from Gothenburg where representative study samples of older adults have been followed over a long period of time (metadata related to the H85, 95+ and Prospective Population Study of Women studies can be found under the Related studies tab). H70 is a population-based study of aging in 70-year-old populations which focuses on both medical and cognitive measures. The examination procedures at each study have been retained as identical as possible to provide results that can be compared over time. The study comprises a psychiatric interview, physical examination, psychological tests, blood samples with extensive laboratory analysis and a close informant interview. It also includes collecting data related to socioeconomic status, marital status, living conditions, housing situation, education, religion, hobbies and life events. Neurobiological investigations in the form of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and spinal puncture and analysis of brain-spinal fluid are also carried out. Medical records from all major hospitals, geriatric and psychiatric institutions and outpatient clinics in Gothenburg are evaluated to find cases of psychiatric and somatic diseases. Dementia, depression, psychotic disorders, sleep disorders, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are diagnosed according to DSM-III-R and DSM-IV. Somatic diseases are classified according to established criteria. Purpose: The original aim was: 1. To contribute to the knowledge of normal ageing processes and of normal conditions within the age group 2. To make a survey of the social and medical conditions of the population. 3. To obtain basic data for planning the care of the older adults 4. To offer the subjects a thorough medical examination At the 2000-01 baseline examination 574 individuals participated (243 men and 331 women), which represents a response rate of 65% in total. Study participants were followed up at age 75 and 79. Surveys have been conducted in 2000, 2005, 2009, 2015-16 and 2018. Re-examinations are planned for 2021. The examination procedures at each study have been retained as identical as possible to provide results that can be compared over time. The study comprises a psychiatric interview, physical examination, psychological tests, blood samples with extensive laboratory analysis and a close informant interview. It also includes collecting data related to socioeconomic status, marital status, living conditions, housing situation, education, religion, hobbies and life events. Neurobiological investigations in the form of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and spinal puncture and analysis of brain-spinal fluid are also carried out. Medical records from all major hospitals, geriatric and psychiatric institutions and outpatient clinics in Gothenburg are evaluated to find cases of psychiatric and somatic diseases. Dementia, depression, psychotic disorders, sleep disorders, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are diagnosed according to DSM-III-R and DSM-IV. Somatic diseases are classified according to established criteria.