UAE Healthy Future Study
Cardiovascular disease and diabetes are extremely common in the UAE and throughout the Arab World. While cohort studies have made tremendous contributions to scientific knowledge of the epidemiology and determinants of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, none have been done in Arab populations. To study the causes of these diseases and other diseases common to Emirates, we have established a prospective cohort study, the UAE Healthy Future Study (UAEHFS). It will be a resource for researchers throughout the UAE and the wider region with data accessible for all research which will be of benefit to the local population.
Methods
We have developed our protocol in collaboration with a number of partners including Department of Health-Abu Dhabi (DOH), Dubai Health Authority(DHA), Zayed Military Hospital, the Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Health Point Hospital, Daman, Capital Health Screening Centre, UAE University, Zayed University, Khalifa University, EBTIC, HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center (Abu Dhabi), Dubai Blood Donation Center (Latifa Hospital), and UAE University (Al Ain).
- Pilot Study
- Phase I
- Phase II
In order to finalize the cohort study procedures, a pilot study was conducted on 500 participants. This experience and data have been used to refine our protocol prior to beginning recruitment of the full cohort, which began in 2015. Recruitment for the main study and baseline analyses are expected to be completed by the end of the December of 2022.
Research Questions
This large, population-based cohort study acts as an ‘umbrella’ in that it will enable many research questions to be answered, primarily those looking for associations between exposures (such as physical activity) and outcomes (like Diabetes Mellitus and CVD).
Contact Us
Associate Director
Email: info@uaehealthyfuture.ae
Phone: 800-2327 (toll free)
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