Cohort profile: The Swedish Tattoo and Body Modifications Cohort (TABOO).

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The Swedish Tattoo and Body Modifications Cohort (TABOO) cohort was established to provide an infrastructure for epidemiological studies researching the role of tattoos and other body modifications as risk factors for adverse health outcomes. It is the first population-based cohort with detailed exposure assessment of decorative, cosmetic, and medical tattoos, piercing, scarification, henna tattoos, cosmetic laser treatments, hair dyeing, and sun habits. The level of detail in the exposure assessment of tattoos allows for investigation of crude dose-response relationships.

Participants

The TABOO cohort includes 13 049 individuals that participated in a questionnaire survey conducted in 2021 (response rate 49%). Outcome data are retrieved from the National Patient Reg

SUBMITTER: Nielsen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10163470 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature