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ArticleEuropean journal of epidemiology2026

The Danish Chronic Disease Cohort: using digital footprints to identify chronic disease patterns.

Ann Taber, Ricco N H Flyckt, Margrethe H B Henriksen, Kaire Innos, Wenche Nystad, Lars J Kjerpeseth, Brit L Sandgren, Claus Varnum, Malene R V Pedersen, Christopher Johansen and 2 more

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Article in European journal of epidemiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Ann TaberDepartment of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark. anntaber@rm.dk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8265-5315
Ricco N H FlycktDepartment of Oncology, Lillebaelt Hospital, Vejle, Denmark.
Margrethe H B HenriksenDepartment of Oncology, Lillebaelt Hospital, Vejle, Denmark.
Kaire InnosDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, National Institute for Health Development, Tallinn, Estonia.
Wenche NystadDepartment of Chronic Disease, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway.
Lars J KjerpesethDepartment of Chronic Disease, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway.
Brit L SandgrenDepartment of Oncology, Lillebaelt Hospital, Vejle, Denmark.
Claus VarnumDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lillebaelt Hospital, Vejle, Denmark.
Malene R V PedersenDepartment of Regional Health Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
Christopher JohansenDepartment of Oncology, Lillebaelt Hospital, Vejle, Denmark.
Torben F HansenDepartment of Oncology, Lillebaelt Hospital, Vejle, Denmark.
Claus L BrasenDepartment of Regional Health Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a significant health burden in Europe, accounting for the vast majority of deaths and consuming a substantial portion of healthcare resources. Despite the largely preventable nature of NCDs through modifiable behavioral risk factors, current prevention efforts remain limited. This project aims to establish a comprehensive data infrastructure to enhance understanding and prevention of NCDs. Leveraging Denmark’s extensive national data resources, this study plans to integrate diverse datasets, including health registers, genomic data, environmental exposures, and national health surveys, covering a total study population up to 8.7 million individuals, including all living and deceased in Denmark since 1975. By integrating these datasets, the project will establish the Danish Chronic Disease Cohort, a platform designed to uncover complex risk patterns associated with non-communicable disease (NCD) development. Future machine learning applications will analyze the range of health determinants, supporting the development of interpretable predictive models to guide targeted prevention and policy initiatives across Europe.

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Noncommunicable DiseasesChronic DiseaseCohort StudiesDenmarkHealth SurveysHumansRegistriesRisk FactorsCancerMachine learningNational dataNon-communicable diseasesPrevention

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PMCPMC13222317

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