Participation in mammography screening
The study shows that participation in mammography screening in Germany is below European recommendations and is strongly linked to general preventive behaviour, socio-economic status and lifestyle factors. The results underscore the need for targeted information and intervention measures.
Healthy lifestyle and body fat distribution
A healthy lifestyle with regular exercise, a balanced diet, moderate alcohol consumption and no smoking is associated with lower levels of visceral adipose tissue (VAT).
Ultrafine particles
The study developed and validated two models for estimating long-term ultrafine particulate matter concentrations for Augsburg and Regensburg based on NAKO data. Both models demonstrated high predictive accuracy and were able to reliably map spatial patterns, confirming their transferability between cities with similar structures.
Uric acid is an underestimated risk factor even in the normal range
A recent study found that uric acid levels even in the normal range are linked to vascular stiffness and can therefore be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The analysis was based on data and samples from over 70,000 NAKO participants and showed that this link is more pronounced in women.
Physical activity behaviour in cities
Researchers compared the physical activity of study participants from Singapore and inner-city districts in Berlin. The results showed that the Singaporeans were more physically active than the Berliners.
Road traffic noise
Researchers used imaging data from MRI examinations of over 11,000 participants in the NAKO and combined this with road traffic noise data in Germany. The results of the analysis suggest that exposure to traffic noise may be associated with a higher proportion of adipose tissue in the body, which could also increase the risk of […]
Extensive data set with Germany-wide environmental factors
For the first time, a large population-based data set with high-quality environmental indicators is now available for Germany. This opens up new possibilities for innovative research and the derivation of policy-relevant information. The expansion of the database includes indicators such as light pollution, mobility and biodiversity as well as socio-economic factors such as the unemployment […]
Chronic back pain
The analysis of MRI data from around 30,000 participants in the NAKO showed that a higher proportion of adipose tissue in the back muscles was associated with chronic back pain. The study clearly shows how helpful it could be to take the composition of the muscles into account when assessing the risk of chronic back […]
Childhood trauma and diseases in adulthood
Traumatic experiences in childhood were associated with a higher risk of physical and mental illness in adulthood.This risk of diseases was found to be particularly high in younger people.
Social inequality as a risk of illness
A low level of education and a low income increased the risk of cardiovascular disease in women more than in men. The study underlines the importance of gender-specific prevention strategies.