European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition - Norfolk (EPIC-N)#
Last modified: 28 Jul 2025
1. Summary#
EPIC-Norfolk is part of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer (EPIC), a large-scale project that studies populations across Europe to investigate the relationships between diet, nutrition, lifestyle and environmental factors, and the incidence of cancer and other chronic diseases.
| Series Descriptor | Series-specific Information |
|---|---|
| Citation (APA) | University of Cambridge, MRC Epidemiology Unit. (2021). European Prospective Investigation into Cancer - Norfolk (EPIC-N). UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration (UK LLC). https://doi.org/10.71760/ukllc-series-00006 |
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| Owner | University of Cambridge |
| Cohort | 30000 |
| Age at Recruitment | 40-79 years |
| Geographical Coverage - Nations | England |
| Geographical Coverage - Regions | Norfolk |
| Start Date | 1993 |
| Permitted Linkages | See here |
| Inclusion in Linkages | Consent and section 251 |
| Cohort Profile | 10.1093/ije/dyt086 |
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| Build a Data Request | https://explore.ukllc.ac.uk/ |
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3. Documentation#
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