{"id":76,"date":"2025-01-21T13:17:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T13:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/kihd-study\/?page_id=76"},"modified":"2025-06-05T13:20:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T11:20:42","slug":"frontpage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/kihd-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Frontpage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The KIHD Study, initiated in 1984, is an ongoing, prospective, population-based cohort study focusing on risk factors for cardiovascular, metabolic, and other non-communicable diseases. It has followed over 2,600 men and almost 1000 women from eastern Finland through extensive baseline examinations and multiple follow-ups spanning decades. This research has generated critical insights into the relationships between lifestyle factors, such as nutrition and physical activity, and several health outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcca Key Research Highlights<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>40+ Years of Study \u2013 Continuous insights into non-communicable diseases including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, liver disease, renal disease, mental Health, etc.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thousands of Participants \u2013 Real-world health data for impactful discoveries.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global Impact \u2013 Used by researchers and policymakers worldwide.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nutritional Insights \u2013 How diet affects heart disease risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf0d<strong> KIHD&#8217;s Global Impact&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our research has shaped global policies, influenced dietary recommendations, and provided critical insights into cardiovascular health and other diseases. Stay informed and be part of our journey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcf0 Latest News &amp; Events<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay updated with the latest findings, events, and scientific breakthroughs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udce9 Stay Connected<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive updates.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow us on social media to stay engaged with KIHD research.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Youtube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TheKIHDStudy\">The KIHD Study &#8211; YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udd1d Collaborate With Us&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd2c Are you a researcher, institution, or healthcare professional interested in partnering with KIHD? Join our network to contribute to cutting-edge studies and global health initiatives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Collaborators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"funders grid\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aka.fi\/\" class=\"funders__link grid__item hover-scale-down\" title=\"Research Council of Finland (Suomen Akatemia)\">\n                            <div class=\"funders__image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/kihd-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/541\/2025\/02\/Academy-of-Finland.jpg\" alt=\"Suomen Akatemia\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"funders__description\">Research Council of Finland (Suomen Akatemia)<\/p>\n                                                    <div class=\"funders__arrow\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"25px\" viewBox=\"0 -960 960 960\" width=\"24px\" ><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M200-120q-33 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