Predicting health and disease in Australian men over the age of 80 years - the Health in Men Study [ 2010 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Leon Flicker (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Kieran Mccaul ,  Dr Janine Calver ,  Prof Graeme Hankey ,  Prof Osvaldo Almeida

Brief description Australia is ageing rapidly but we still do not know whether the risk factors, such as health and lifestyle, that predict ill health in middle aged people, apply to people as they reach old age. This study of a large group of older men will examine the type and level of risk factors that apply to men aged beyond 75 years. It will not only determine rates of disability and mortality but also health service outcomes, including hospitalisation, and residential and community care usage.

Funding Amount $AUD 528,754.31

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant