Study Name | Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study |
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Launch Year | Began with babies born between 1 April 1972 and 31 March 1973 |
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Location | Dunedin, New Zealand |
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Participants at Start | 1,037 babies born in Queen Mary Maternity Hospital |
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Current Age of Participants | 52 years |
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Recent Assessment | Most recent comprehensive assessment conducted at age 45 |
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Upcoming Assessments Start Date | 8 April (Year not specified in provided text) |
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Focus of Age 52 Assessments | Exploring midlife health and wellbeing, including the impact of early life on aging |
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Duration of Assessments | Approximately two years |
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Assessment Components | Physical tests (dental, vision, hearing, respiratory), lifestyle questionnaires, brain MRI scans |
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Unique Aspect | High retention rate with 94% of living members participating in the last assessment |
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Recognition | Study members received Civic Awards in 2010; Study awarded the Rutherford Medal in 2022 |
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Research Team Lead | Research Professor Moana Theodore, Study Director |
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Associate Director | Professor Terrie Moffitt, based at Duke University, North Carolina |
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Study Impact | Provides invaluable insights into human health and development; influences health policies globally |
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New Focus Areas | Impact of COVID-19, environmental health impacts (chemical toxins, air pollution, heavy metals) |
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Legacy | Considered the most detailed study of human health and development in the world |
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