Basler Familienstudie Organisation und erste Resultate

Abstract
The organisation of the Basle Family Study and preliminary results outlining the data analysis are presented. The study investigates in 500 families the familial influence on risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. In addition the distribution of hemostatic variables is studied. Analysis of the data according to age, sex and intrafamilial relations in 211 families demonstrate the influence of the mother on the development of the life style of the children.