English Abstract The Zutphen Study is a longitudinal investigation on
chronic disease risk factors that was initiated in 1960 as the Dutch
contribution to the Seven Countries Study. In 1985 the focus of the study
was extended, and gerontological aspects were taken into account. At that
time 939 men, aged 65-84 year, were examined extensively. In the spring of
1990 the examinations were repeated in 560 participants of this cohort, then
aged 70-89 year. In the forthcoming period the focus will be on data-
analysis. The morbidity and mortality follow-up will continue. Twelve
projects can be discerned. Planned analyses include e.g. studies on
objective and subjective health at old age, and investigations on classical
risk factors and diet in relation to the incidence of coronary heart disease
in the elderly. Some of the projects are conducted in cooperation with
investigators from other institutions, such as the studies on physical
activity, anti-carcinogens in foods, electro- cardiographical disorders and
chronic non-specific lung disease. A list of publications from the Zutphen
Study regarding the period 1960-1990 is included.
