The Pacific OPIC study - a four country study of obesity prevention in communities [ 2004 - 2008 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Boyd Swinburn (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Colin Tukuitonga ,  Dr Jan Pryor ,  Prof David Thomas ,  Prof Marita Mccabe
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Brief description Obesity is a rapidly escalating, worldwide epidemic. Many countries recognise the need to prevent obesity but there is insufficient evidence about what interventions work. The Pacific Obesity Prevention in Communities (OPIC) Project will provide data on the effectiveness of a range of interventions to prevent obesity among young people in Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand and Australia. Prevention research is particularly required in countries such as Fiji and Tonga because their prevalence of obesity is extremely high. The interventions used in this project will be culturally appropriate and include at least 1000 young people in each intervention group. The outcomes of this project will be applicable to both low- and high-income countries. This project will lead to a greater understanding of the socio-cultural, policy, and economic contexts and provide crucial evidence for public health action to prevent obesity.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,600,580.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Strategic Awards

Notes International Collaborative Research Grant