Health & Demographic Surveillance System
KEMRI/CDC Health and Demographic Surveillance System (KEMRI/CDC HDSS)
About this cohort
Established 2001–2002 in the Asembo and Gem divisions of Siaya County, western Kenya, with surveillance expanded to Karemo in 2007. Open HDSS of ~220,000–230,000 individuals followed every four months; in 2012 ~44.6% were <15 years and ~53% female. One of two western Kenya sites in the CHAMPS network; cell name was an exact-match query against the existing 'Kisumu (KEMRI/CDC)' label.
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Study population
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This cohort covers 230,000 participants in a rural setting in Kenya, spanning All ages (all). Detailed inclusion criteria and follow-up schedule — To be confirmed.
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