Population Cohort
Healthy Lives Malawi Long-Term Conditions (LTC) Survey
About this cohort
Nested 2022–2025 long-term conditions survey within the Healthy Lives Malawi platform, drawing samples from the rural Karonga HDSS (~53,000 residents, est. 2002) and the urban Lilongwe HDSS in Area 25 (target ~65,000 residents, est. August 2022). Investigates physical multimorbidity, common mental health disorders and associated risk factors. Follows on from the 2013–2016 NCD survey at the same sites.
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Study population
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This cohort covers 50,000 participants in a mixed setting in Malawi, spanning Adults (all). Detailed inclusion criteria and follow-up schedule — To be confirmed.
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