Amish Complex Genetic Disease Database

UMB Dataset

Description

The Amish Research Group of the University of Maryland School of Medicine has been studying the Old Order Amish population in Lancaster County, PA, since 1993. This database currently consists of health-related data on over 7,000 adults resulting from studies ranging from population and basic science to clinical and translational research. Areas of investigation include: Cardiovascular Risk, Diabetes, Bone Health, Blood Pressure, Vascular Imaging, Aging, Breast Tissue Density, Platelet Aggregation, Microbiome, Wellness, and Brain Imaging. Extensive genetic data (genotyping and sequencing) is also available.

Timeframe

1995 - Present

Geographic Coverage

Lancaster County (Pa.)

Local Experts

Alan R. Shuldiner

Braxton C. Mitchell

Subject of Study

Human

Subject Domain

Amish

Ethnic Groups/genetics

Genetics, Population

Health Status Indicators

Population Age

Adult (19 years to 64 years)

Senior (65 years to 79 years)

Elderly (80 years and over)

Subject Gender

Female

Male

Keywords

Amish/Pennsylvania/ Lancaster County

Old Order Amish