Biological Age in Worksite Health Promotion

University of Copenhagen5,473 enrolled

Overview

This cohort study investigates how implementation of Biological Age technology in worksite health promotion, affects health behavior in the general Danish working population.

This cohort study is designed on the basis of Body Age tests, executed by a private Danish health care company in the period from 2010 to 2013. The dataset comprises pre- and post Body Age tests from \>4000 individuals. They used a standardised protocol and educated staff ( physiotherapists or with a degree in sports science) to carry out the tests. Body Age tests apply biometrics, fitness level and health status data of the employee. The test results are characterized by a Body Age score, which defines the employee's biological age (in years). This design categorises as a register study why The Danish National Committee is not applied for.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

5,473

Conditions

Health Behavior Biomedical Technology

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 70 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females interested in their personal health status * Participants who perform both baseline and follow up test. Exclusion Criteria: * Use of beta blockers

Locations (1)

University of Copenhagen, Department of Biomedical Sciences

Copenhagen, Denmark

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Biological Age

An algorithm calculates Biological Age, using physiological parameters and biomarkers measured during the test.

Time frame: The Biological Age is calculated at baseline and at one year follow up