Cohort Study in Fujian Province

Fujian Cohort Study of cARdiomEtabolic Disease and Comorbidity(Fu-CARE)

In this study, Chinese residents aged 35 to 75 years old were recruited from Fujian Province. Physical examination, questionnaire survey and biological sample collection were performed at baseline, and at least 4 years of follow-up were conducted. Information on newly discovered cardiovascular metabolic illnesses and comorbidities was collected during follow-up, and repeated surveys similar to baseline were conducted. To explore the relationship between environment, diet and lifestyle and the risk of cardiovascular metabolic diseases and concomitant disorders.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 35-75, having lived in Fuzhou, Putian, Quanzhou, Nanping, Xiamen, Zhangzhou, Longyan, Sanming, or Ningde in Fujian Province for more than 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Anyone diagnosed with coronary heart disease, stroke, or cancer.
• Anyone with a severe disability who is unable to participate in the study.