Implications of the increasing duration of life spent with obesity for population health [ 2013 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Anna Peeters (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Jan Barendregt ,  Dr Kathryn Backholer ,  Prof Rory Wolfe

Brief description As the prevalence of obesity at younger ages increases, people are living longer with obesity. We have recently shown that this has an increased risk of mortality and diabetes. In this project we will look at the extent to which an increasing length of time lived with obesity is also associated with increased risks of hypertension, heart disease, cancer, arthritis and disability. We will also look at the effect of this increasing duration on the overall health of Australian adults.

Funding Amount $AUD 251,830.60

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant