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AL-SEHA: A Longitudinal Study of Egyptian Healthy Aging

AL-SEHA: A Longitudinal Study of Egyptian Healthy Aging is a Longitudinal Population Study based in Egypt.

Population
20,000
Established
2024
Setting
Mixed
Unit of observation
Household
National · Egypt Cohort site Egypt

About the cohort

AL-SEHA is a longitudinal study of healthy aging in Egypt. The study design includes nationally representative 20,000 participants over 50 years old from different Egyptian governorates. The subjects are exposed to comprehensive HRS survey. The study has been funded for two waves (each 2 years) additionally, a sub set of the study population will be assessed cognitively through the HCAP protocol.

Research focus

  • Aging
  • Dementia

Research home

Lead institutionThe American University in Cairo

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Profile provenance

APCC record
103
Membership
Full Member
Custodian status
Requires custodian validation
Schema
2.4.0

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