Cohort Profile: The Fasa Adults Cohort Study (FACS): a prospective study of non-communicable diseases risks
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• The Prospective Epidemiological Research Studies in IrAN (PERSIAN) Fasa Adults Cohort Study is a population-based
cohort study being conducted in Sheshdeh and Gharabalgh district in Fasa County (Iran). The purpose of Fasa Adults
Cohort is to study the risk factors for non-communicable diseases in this region.
• A total of 10 118 people aged 35 to 70 years in the registration phase from October 2014 to September 2016 were
included in this study. Anthropometric measurements, physical examinations, clinical evaluation, individual habits
and behaviours were recorded using standard instruments. Biological samples including blood, urine, hair and nails
were collected and stored in the biobank.
• At baseline 4566 (45.1%) participants were men and 5552 (54.9%) were women. The average age of men and women
was 48.669.6 and 48.669.5 years, respectively.
• The results of the first phase showed that the prevalence of hypertension, heart disease, kidney stones and diabetes
is high. Also, the incidence of heart disease, hypertension and diabetes after 5 years is significant, and this needs
more attention.
• Study participants are followed up annually by telephone about the incidence of targetdiseases. Since September
2021 and the completion of the fourth follow-up, the cohort study has entered the re-evaluation phase.