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24,780 baseline participants

11,035 follow-up participants

21,000 baseline biological samples

Publications

Since 2011, more than 200 scientific articles based on the HELIUS data have been published. Below you can find, filter and read them.

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SARS-CoV-2 antibody prevalence and correlates of six ethnic groups living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands: a population-based cross-sectional study, June-October 2020

Year: 2022
Authors: Coyer L, Boyd A, Schinkel J, Agyemang C, Galenkamp H, Koopman ADM, Leenstra T, Moll van Charante EP, van den Born BH, Lok A, Verhoeff A, Zwinderman AH, Jurriaans S, van Vught LA, Stronks K, Prins M

Differences in SARS-CoV-2 infections during the first and second wave of SARS-CoV-2 between six ethnic groups in Amsterdam, the Netherlands: A population-based longitudinal serological study

Year: 2022
Authors: Coyer L, Boyd A, Schinkel J, Agyemang C, Galenkamp H, Koopman ADM, Leenstra T, van Duijnhoven YTHP, Moll van Charante EP, van den Born BH, Lok A, Verhoeff A, Zwinderman AH, Jurriaans S, Stronks K, Prins M

The association between gender-related characteristics and type 2 diabetes risk in a multi-ethnic population: The HELIUS study

Year: 2022
Authors: Muilwijk M, Bolijn R, Galenkamp H, Stronks K, van Charante EM, van Valkengoed IGM

The association between socioeconomic status and prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension in different ethnic groups: the Healthy Life in an Urban Setting study

Year: 2022
Authors: Blok S, Haggenburg S, Collard D, Van Der Linden EL, Galenkamp H, Moll van Charante EP, Agyemang C, Van Den Born BH

Prospective analysis of gender-related characteristics in relation to cardiovascular disease

Year: 2022
Authors: Bolijn R, Kunst AE, Appelman Y, Galenkamp H, Moll van Charante EP, Stronks K, Tan HL, van Valkengoed IG

Discrepancies in estimated glomerular filtration rate and albuminuria levels in ethnic minority groups – The multiethnic HELIUS cohort study

Year: 2022
Authors: Huisman BJMV, Agyemang C, van den Born BH, Peters RJG, Snijder MB, Vogt L

Differences in the prevalence of intermediate hyperglycaemia and the associated incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus by ethnicity: The HELIUS study

Year: 2022
Authors: van Olden CC, Muilwijk M, Stronks K, van den Born BJ, Moll van Charante EP, Nicolau M, Zwinderma AH, Nieuwdorp M, Groen AK, van Valkengoed IGM

Is early menopause a potential criterion for cardiovascular risk screening to detect high risk in a multi-ethnic population? The Helius study

Year: 2022
Authors: Reilingh AYAM, van den Meiracker TRM, Bolijn R, Galenkamp H, Moll van Charante EP, van der Schouw YT, van Valkengoed IGM

COVID-19 Impacts Across Multiple Life Domains of Vulnerable Socio-Demographic Groups Including Migrants: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Year: 2022
Authors: Chilunga FP, Coyer L, Collard D, Leenstra T, Galenkamp H, Agyemang C, Prins M, Stronks K

Ethnic Differences in Coronavirus Disease 2019 Hospitalization and Hospital Outcomes in a Multiethnic Population in the Netherlands

Year: 2022
Authors: Collard D, Stronks K, Harris V, Coyer L, Brinkman K, Beudel M, Bokhizzou N, Douma RA, Elbers P, Galenkamp H, Wolde MT, Prins M, van den Born BJH, Agyemang C

About HELIUS

The HELIUS study is a prospective cohort study on health and health care among an urban multi-ethnic population.

The aim of the HELIUS study is to gain insight in the biological, psychological and social causes of the unequal burden of disease across ethnic groups, and ultimately enable the improvement of health care and prevention strategies. The study is being carried out in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and is an initiative of Amsterdam UMC and the Public Health Service of Amsterdam (GGD Amsterdam).

The HELIUS study focuses on three primary research areas:

  • Cardiovascular diseases (including diabetes)
  • Mental disorders
  • Infectious diseases

Baseline data collection took place in 2011-2015. Nearly 25.000 participants of Turkish, Moroccan, South-Asian Surinamese, African Surinamese, Ghanaian and Dutch origin were included in the study. Data were collected through a questionnaire/interview and a physical examination. Biological samples were obtained during study visits. In 2019 – 2022, all HELIUS participants were invited for follow-up measurements. Again, a physical examination was performed, including the collection of biological samples.

For more information on the study design and data collection, we refer to the following papers:

Collaboration

HELIUS has an open policy in regard to collaboration with research groups.

Researchers from various departments of Amsterdam UMC and the GGD Amsterdam collaborate in the HELIUS study. In addition, we are open to proposals of collaboration with external research groups.

  • Before access to data is provided, all researchers should carefully read and must adhere to the HELIUS Collaboration Policy.
  • In brief, a research proposal or publication proposal must be developed following the proposal formats, which can be found in the Collaboration Policy.
  • All proposals should then be submitted to the HELIUS Scientific Coordinator (heliuscoordinator@amsterdamumc.nl). The proposals are discussed in the HELIUS Executive Board regarding their study aims, overlap with ongoing studies, logistic consequences and financial contributions.
  • After approval of the proposal by the HELIUS Executive Board, the collaborative research project is embedded in one of the three research areas supervised by the specific HELIUS Theme Leader.

Linkages

Several linkages have been established with national or regional registries in the Netherlands, to enrich the data:

Consortia

We collaborate with multiple national and international consortia.

FAQ researchers

Who can collaborate?

Researchers affiliated with a Dutch or international research institute may request data or samples to conduct a study that fits within the general aims of HELIUS.

Proposals regarding scientific collaboration should be submitted to the Scientific Coordinator, preferably after consulting the relevant Theme Leader. The proposals will then be considered by the HELIUS Executive Board, on the basis of: 1. compatibility with the general objectives of the HELIUS study, 2. the quality of the research proposal, 3. possible overlap with other cohort studies, 4. the use of biological material, 5. logistical feasibility and 6. the (financial) contribution to be made.

Data collection consists of questionnaires, physical examination and collection of biomaterial. For an overview, see:

Yes, for access to data and biomaterial we follow the procedures as set out in the HELIUS Collaboration Policy, which you can download here.

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