Social Environment and Biomarkers of Aging Study (SEBAS) in Taiwan, 2000 and 2006

The Social Environment and Biomarkers of Aging Study (SEBAS) in Taiwan, 2000 and 2006, provides information regarding the health and well-being of older persons in Taiwan. Taiwan has undergone rapid demographic, social, and economic changes, becoming a highly urbanized and industrial society with a growing population of persons age 65 or older. SEBAS explores the relationship between life challenges and mental and physical health, the impact of social environment on the health and well-being of the elderly, as well as biological markers of health and stress. The study collected self-reports of physical, psychological, and social well-being, plus extensive clinical data based on medical examinations and laboratory analyses. Examination of health outcomes included chronic illnesses, functional status, psychological well-being, and cognitive function. Questions regarding life challenges focused on perceived stress, economic difficulties, security and safety, and the consequences of a major earthquake. Biological markers were used to identify cardiovascular risk factors, metabolic process measures, immune-system activity, the hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal axis, and sympathetic nervous system activity. Two rounds of biomarker data collected in 2000 and 2006 were complemented by face-to-face interviews with the participants. Demographic and background variables included age, sex, education, ethnicity, occupation, and residency. Additional information about the Social Environment and Biomarkers of Aging Study can be found at the Georgetown University Center for Populations and Health Web site. A Webinar describing the Social Environment and Biomarkers of Aging Study (SEBAS) was presented June 20, 2016. All interested users can access the webinar here.

台湾社会环境与老龄化生物标志研究（SEBAS）于2000年和2006年进行，旨在探讨台湾老年人群体的健康与福祉。台湾经历了快速的的人口、社会和经济变革，演变为一个高度城市化和工业化的社会，其中65岁及以上的人口数量持续增长。SEBAS旨在探究生活挑战与身心健康之间的关系，以及社会环境对老年人群健康与福祉的影响，以及健康和压力的生物标志物。研究收集了自我报告的身体健康、心理和社会福祉，以及基于医学检查和实验室分析的丰富临床数据。健康结果考察包括慢性疾病、功能状态、心理福祉和认知功能。关于生活挑战的问题集中在感知压力、经济困难、安全和地震后果等方面。生物标志物被用于识别心血管风险因素、代谢过程指标、免疫系统活动、下丘脑-垂体-肾上腺轴以及交感神经系统活动。2000年和2006年收集的两轮生物标志物数据得到了与参与者面对面访谈的补充。人口统计学和背景变量包括年龄、性别、教育、种族、职业和居住地。有关台湾社会环境与老龄化生物标志研究的更多信息，可在乔治城大学人口与健康研究中心网站上找到。2016年6月20日，一场描述SEBAS的在线研讨会（Webinar）得以举办。所有感兴趣的用户均可在此访问研讨会。