Health & Demographic Surveillance System
Niakhar Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Niakhar HDSS)
About this cohort
Established in 1962 by IRD in the rural Niakhar area, 135 km east of Dakar, Senegal — one of the world's oldest continuous HDSSs. Initially 65 villages, reduced to 8 (1969–1983) then expanded to 30 villages covering ~43,000 individuals by 2012. Vital events, migrations, marriages, pregnancies and immunisations recorded every four months; data sharing under collaborative conditions only.
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This cohort covers 43,000 participants in a rural setting in Senegal, spanning All ages (all). Detailed inclusion criteria and follow-up schedule — To be confirmed.
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