Three population-based databases with prospective, and in many cases repeated blood samples and questionnaires from >140 000 participants in Northern Sweden.
NSHDS (Northern Sweden Health and Disease Study) is an umbrella term for a prospective biobank with related survey data. The sample collection consists of three subcohorts, VIP, MSP and MO.
The Section of Biobank and Registry Support (BRS), Umeå University provides service to scientists who wish to use this resource for research.
VIP - Västerbotten Intervention Programme
The cohort is population-based and consists of blood and data from primarily 40, 50 and 60 year olds, taken every year in this age group in connection with the Västerbotten health surveys from 1985 - present.
The blood samples consist primarily of EDTA and heparin blood samples divided into plasma, erythrocyte concentrate and buffy coat and for a certain percentage, the DNA is extracted.
Survey data concerning health-related lifestyle factors can be linked to the blood samples. The database NSDD consists of survey data from VIP concerning diet.
Individuals: 114,100
Individuals with repeated samples: 46,300
Sampling occasions: 173,600 (September 2023)
MSP - Mammography Screening Project
Samples and data are collected in connection with mammography screenings from 1995-2006. The blood samples consist primarily of EDTA and heparin blood samples divided into plasma, erythrocyte concentrate and buffy coat and for a certain percentage, the DNA is also extracted. The cohort consists of women, 18-82 years old (95% between 48 and 70 years old).
The survey data can be linked to the blood samples.
Individuals: 28,800
Individuals with repeated samples: 14,600
Sampling occasions: 54,000
MO - The Northern Sweden MONICA study (MONICA - Multinational Monitoring of Trends and Determinants in Cardiovascular Disease)
The Northern Sweden MONICA study is a longitudinal population-based database for research in cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Since 1986, eight screenings has been performed (1986, 1990, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2022) of a randomized selection of the population in the counties of Västerbotten and Norrbotten in Northern Sweden.
Survey data concerning health-related lifestyle factors can be linked to biobanked blood samples. The database NSDD consists of survey data from the MONICA study concerning diet.
Individuals: 12,700
Individuals with repeated samples: 3,550
Sampling occasions: 16,350 (September 2023)
Related infrastructures for different diseases are available. Contact the Section of Biobank and registry Support (BRS) for more information.
| Institution | Umeå University |
|---|---|
| Country | Sweden |
| Infrastructure type | On-line collection or database |
| Disciplines | Health and medicine |
| Language of operation | Swedish English |
| Keywords | biobankcohortprospectiveblood sampleslife-style questionnariesepidemiology |
The service is open for both national and international research. All proposals undergo scientific review in an Expertgroup at the Section of Biobank and Registry Support (BRS). An ethical approval is required. The price list for the handling of samples is found on the website of Biobanken Norr (https://regionvasterbotten.se/forskning/stod-till-forskning/biobanken-norr/operativ-service-biobanken-norr/provinsamling-tjanster-och-prislista), and the fee for administration is discussed with BRS.
