Early origins, progression and aetiology of obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes: a 30 years follow-up study

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/631507

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

This research proposal aims to use the unique existing Mater University Study of Pregnancy (MUSP) and its offspring data and conduct a 30-year follow-up of MUSP children to investigate the early origins, progression and causal pathways of obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes for young Australian. Findings of this study will extend our understanding of the factors driving these health problems with the ultimate aim of being able to reverse the obesity epidemic and improve public health.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2010

End Date: 01-01-2013

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $1,194,979.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Cardiology (incl. Cardiovascular Diseases)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

CHILDHOOD OBESITY | DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES | DIABETES | FOETAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT | INSULIN RESISTANCE | METABOLIC SYNDROME | METABOLISM | OBESITY

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