Linking a Population Biobank with National Health Registries—The Estonian Experience

Linking a Population Biobank with National Health Registries—The Estonian Experience

The Estonian population-based biobank, with 52,000 participants’ genetic and health data, is the largest epidemiological cohort in the Baltic region. Participants were recruited through a network of medical professionals throughout Estonia (population 1.34 million). Unique legislation as well as a...

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Main Authors: Liis Leitsalu, Helene Alavere, Mari-Liis Tammesoo, Erkki Leego, Andres Metspalu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-04-01
Series:Journal of Personalized Medicine
Subjects:
biobanking
electronic health records
personalized medicine
Estonian Biobank
re-contacting
linking
registries
databases
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/5/2/96

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