Characteristics related to maternal and child cohort studies in China: A review.
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-6450.2019.01.022
- Author:
M ZHANG
1
,
2
,
3
;
Y J ZHENG
1
,
2
,
3
Author Information
1. Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
2. Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, National Health Commission, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
3. Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Cohort study;
Maternal and child health
- MeSH:
Child;
Child Health;
Child Health Services/organization & administration*;
China;
Cohort Studies;
Humans;
Maternal Health;
Maternal Health Services/organization & administration*
- From:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
2019;40(1):112-118
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Cohort study is an irreplaceable method for studies related to maternal and child health. Compared with other countries, China's maternal and child cohort studies started relatively later but has its unique developing track. This paper summarizes the basic information and characteristics of the maternal and child cohorts with wide and great influence in China in the past 25 years.
