Identifier

Linkage Conditions

Age

within 2 years old from baseline

Age for ten-year baseline dataset

within 2 years old from (baseline + measurement time interval)

Height

±5 cm from baseline

Height increments

±10 cm from baseline

Weight & Waist

±10 cm from baseline

Weight & Waist increments

±15 cm from baseline

Smoking/drinking status

Same status from baseline for linked or one of followings for marginally linked

1) “Drink/Smoke” to “Quit”

2) “No Drink/No Smoke” to “Drink”

3) “No Drink/No Smoke” to “Quit”