Early life and contemporary influences on body composition, mental health, and chronic disease risk markers in the Aboriginal Birth Cohort [ 2018 - 2022 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Gurmeet Singh (Principal investigator) ,  Ms Heather D'Antoine ,  Prof James Mcfarlane ,  Prof Wendy Hoy

Brief description The Aboriginal Birth Cohort study has been following the health of Aboriginal babies in the Northern Territory for the last 30 years. The participants were healthy till adolescence, but overweight and risk factors of diseases such as diabetes, kidney and heart disease are emerging. This follow-up will show when and whether these risk factors develop into disease, which factors are protective and which identify early those most at risk of developing diseases that cause the gap in life expectancy.

Funding Amount $AUD 3,160,682.93

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant