This timeline details the information which has been collected from the cohort members over the years.
| 1994 |
Project inception |
| 1995 - 1998 |
Baseline data collected
35,372 women completed food frequency questionnaire and lifestyle and demographic questionnaire.
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| 1999 - 2004 |
Phase 2 data collected
13,406 women completed a 4 day food diary, activity diary and lifestyle and demographic questionnaire. 5,349 women returned cheek cell samples.
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| 2005 |
Iron status sub study of lifestyle and genetic influences
6,779 women provided either cheek cell samples, blood samples or both.
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| 2006 |
Snacking sub study
Eating habits and weight change were explored in 2,000 women via food diaries and a questionnaire.
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| 2009 - 2010 |
Iron and blood pressure sub study
The links between maternal iron status and children’s blood pressure and body weight were explored in 348 adult children of cohort members using data collected by their GP.
Personality traits and cognitive function in the UK Women’s Cohort Study
Data was collected from adult members of the cohort to assess whether there was a relationship between personality traits and cognitive function.
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| 2014 |
myfood24 sub study
A pilot study to test an internet-based 24 hour dietary assessment method.
Fidgeting reduces the risk of mortality associated with longer sitting times: UK Women’s Cohort Study
A sub study investigating mortality rates in association with fidgeting using data from Phase 2.
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