A longitudinal study of bone development in children [ 2004 - 2005 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Graeme Jones (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Terry Dwyer

Brief description Osteoporosis is a major public health problem resulting in 50-75,000 fractures each year in Australia costing the community about 800 million dollars per annum. Bone strength is a risk factor for fractures in both childhood and in later life. Relatively little is known about bone development with the exception of calcium intake and physical activity. This study will follow 500 children from birth in 1988 to 2004 with the aim of understanding the contribution of lifestyle factors to bone development in this time period.

Funding Amount $AUD 144,750.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant