Improving lung health of Indigenous children, through identifying interventional targets from long term follow-up studies and preventive strategies

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/GNT1111705

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Long term consequences of respiratory disease among Indigenous children are a public health issue. Studies included in this research program will provide new data and broaden our understanding on clinical predictors that significantly impact on lung health in Indigenous children. The studies will also direct future interventions and management pathways. This research will also contribute to improved asthma management, prevent uptake of smoking contributing to an overall improvement in health.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2016

End Date: 01-01-2019

Funding Scheme: Early Career Fellowships

Funding Amount: $314,644.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

asthma | indigenous | paediatric | respiratory diseases | respiratory morbidity

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