Health & Demographic Surveillance System
Mecha Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Mecha HDSS)
About this cohort
Established in 2016 across 10 randomly selected kebeles in Mecha district, North Gojjam Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia. Open household-panel cohort of 65,086 individuals (now ~74,000) in 20,631 households, defined by 6+ months residence, followed up twice yearly. Run by Bahir Dar University as a platform for collaborative research.
Cohort-provided summary · derived from APCC directory fieldsResearch themes
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Study population
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This cohort covers 74,000 participants in a rural setting in Ethiopia, spanning All ages (all). Detailed inclusion criteria and follow-up schedule — To be confirmed.
Timeline
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Key characteristics
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Institutions & governance
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Partner institutions & governance arrangements — To be confirmed
Nested studies & sub-cohorts
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Investigators
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Publications & evidence
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Data access & governance
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Collaboration opportunities
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Contact
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