UMB Data Catalog
A project of the Health Sciences and Human Services Library-
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.
- Subject
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AmishEthnic Groups/geneticsGenetics, PopulationHealth Status Indicators
- Geographic Coverage
- United States
- Access Rights
- Approval required
- Local Experts
- Alan R. ShuldinerBraxton C. Mitchell