Study Nabi et al. (2008): study GB London 1985

Public

Employees of a firm, age 35-55, London, United Kingdom, 1985-1990

Sample

Respondents

N = 10308

Non Response

27%

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Clinical information and a self-administered questionnaire. Phase 1: 1985-88 Phase 2: 1989-90 Phase 7: 2003-04

Correlate

Authors's Label

Hazard of coronory heart disease

Our Classification

Operationalization

The incidence of coronary heart disease was assessed from phase 2 (1989-90) to phase 7 (2003-4), a mean follow-up of 12,5 years (SD 3,8). Coronary heart diseases included fatal diseases, first non-fatal myocardial infarction, or first 'definite' angina. Fatal diseases were flagged at the NHS registry. Non-fatal infarction was ascertained by asking respondents about chest pain and the physician's diagnosis of heart attack. Angina was assessed by asking respiondents about symptoms And medical records of abnormalities.

Risk of heart disease:
0 No
1 Yes

Observed Relation with Happiness