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OMNIBUS 1994/2002

OMNIBUS I and OMNIBUS II were launched as umbrella projects for sub-projects studying the importance of genes and environment for the development of common diseases and health conditions in young twins.

For both OMNIBUS I-II standardized questionnaires were developed and mailed to the participants. A total of 29,433 twins born from 1953-1982 participated in OMNIBUS I, and in OMNIBUS II a total of 34,934 twins born from 1931-1982 participated. A major part of the twins participated in both OMNIBUS I and OMNIBUS II.


Focus areas for OMNIBUS 1994

Specific diseases:

  • Diabetes
  • Arthritis
  • Epilepsy
  • Migraine
  • Intestinal bowel disease
  • Anorexia
  • Back pain
  • Metabolic disorders

Other factors:

  • Socio-demographic factors
  • Hospitalizations
  • Medications
  • Fertility
  • Lifestyle factors
  • Anthropometric measures

Focus areas for OMNIBUS 2002

Specific diseases:

  • Migraine
  • Back pain
  • Pulmonary health
  • Hearing and speech

Other factors:

  • Socio-demographic factors
  • Lifestyle factors
  • Anthropometric measures
  • Mood and personality

Original questionnaires for OMNIBUS I-II

Danish Twin Research Center

  • Campusvej 55
  • Odense M - DK-5230
  • Phone: +45 6550 3047

Last Updated 30.09.2024