Exceptional Survival in Danish and Italian Families We propose research requested in the NIA RFA on """"""""Exceptional Survival in Families"""""""" (ESF). In particular, we plan to gather questionnaire and physiological data on 1000 pairs (half in Denmark and half in Italy) of living nonagenarian and centenariala sibs and their living brothers, sisters and children. We will also gather information on the lifespans of the sibs' parents. We will validate ages by examining birth certificates and, when appropriate, marriage certificates and death certificates. We will collaborate with other ESF Study Centers to develop appropriate questionnaires and survey procedures. We will develop powerful, appropriate models and methods of statistical/demographic analysis to study the data in collaboration with other ESF Study Centers.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Type
Research Project--Cooperative Agreements (U01)
Project #
5U01AG023712-05
Application #
7434492
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZAG1-ZIJ-8 (J1))
Program Officer
Rossi, Winifred K
Project Start
2004-09-30
Project End
2010-08-31
Budget Start
2008-08-15
Budget End
2010-08-31
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
2008
Total Cost
$775,723
Indirect Cost
Name
Duke University
Department
Miscellaneous
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
044387793
City
Durham
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27705
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