Study of 100,000 Australians seeks causes of mental health disorders and early onset cancer
Summary
Australia’s Sax Institute has launched the 18 and Up study, which aims to recruit 100,000 people aged 18 to 45 and track their health over time. Researchers will examine factors linked to mental health disorders and cancers diagnosed before age 50, using participant surveys and, with consent, linked health records.Key Facts
- The study is Australia’s largest intergenerational study of wellbeing and ageing, according to the article.
- Recruitment is scheduled to begin in November.
- Researchers will invite children and grandchildren of participants in the institute’s 45 and Up study.
- Participants will be asked about their health, lifestyle, social circumstances and background.
- With participants’ consent, researchers will link their information to records such as cancer registries and Medicare.
- The study will include age-relevant questions and may adapt to emerging health conditions or pandemics.
- The project has a $4.5 million grant from Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council.
- The institute says the earlier 45 and Up study has more than 267,000 participants aged 45 to over 100.
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