Dunedin Study at Age 52: Key Facts

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Study NameDunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study
Launch YearBegan with babies born between 1 April 1972 and 31 March 1973
LocationDunedin, New Zealand
Participants at Start1,037 babies born in Queen Mary Maternity Hospital
Current Age of Participants52 years
Recent AssessmentMost recent comprehensive assessment conducted at age 45
Upcoming Assessments Start Date8 April (Year not specified in provided text)
Focus of Age 52 AssessmentsExploring midlife health and wellbeing, including the impact of early life on aging
Duration of AssessmentsApproximately two years
Assessment ComponentsPhysical tests (dental, vision, hearing, respiratory), lifestyle questionnaires, brain MRI scans
Unique AspectHigh retention rate with 94% of living members participating in the last assessment
RecognitionStudy members received Civic Awards in 2010; Study awarded the Rutherford Medal in 2022
Research Team LeadResearch Professor Moana Theodore, Study Director
Associate DirectorProfessor Terrie Moffitt, based at Duke University, North Carolina
Study ImpactProvides invaluable insights into human health and development; influences health policies globally
New Focus AreasImpact of COVID-19, environmental health impacts (chemical toxins, air pollution, heavy metals)
LegacyConsidered the most detailed study of human health and development in the world