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The Swiss National Cohort (SNC) is a long-term, census-based, multipurpose cohort and research platform covering the entire population of Switzerland. It is based on the linkage of individual data from the 1990 and 2000 censuses with the registry-based census system since 2010 and the mortality records from 1991 up to 2016. This data can be enhanced with household and building information as well as with environmental exposure model data. A special surplus is offered by the possibility to establish a mortality follow-up for studies like LuftiBus conducted in the past but missed to provide for a follow-up. The main objectives of the SNC are: to offer other cohorts and clinical databases expertise in record linkage and information on socio-economic status, extending follow-up by periodically updating the database with the latest available mortality and migration files and developing measures of socio-economic status that are tailored to the Swiss context. Since 2000, data compilations from the SNC were used for several EU sponsored projects – directed by Prof. Johan Mackenbach (Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands) – aiming at assessing inequalities in mortality across Europe and analysing the effects of health policies on health inequalities.
For more information and to participate please visit the project page.