A Practical New Method Of Measuring Population Salt Intake
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$327,193.00
Summary
The World Health Organization has set a target for member countries to reduce salt intake by 30% by 2025. Key to this is measurement of population salt intake. Collection of 24-hour urine samples is the gold standard used to estimate salt intake but this method is burdensome. Collection of a single urine sample is an alternative method. This project will bring together all of the available data worldwide to assess the reliability of using a single urine sample to measure population salt intake.
Investigating Biomarkers Of Dementia And Improving Clinical Criteria Using Population- And Clinic-based Approaches
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$264,704.00
Summary
It is difficult to accurately diagnose an individual with dementia especially at early stages of the disease. This project aims to see what markers in the brain differentiate those with and without subtypes of dementia and to see what clinical criteria best relate to these markers. It is hoped that results will improve clinical criteria for dementia and its subtypes, thus improving the diagnostic accuracy of dementia.
A Study To Describe The Trends And Identify Modifiable Risk Factors Of Stillbirth : Using Population Health Data Sets
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$324,854.00
Summary
Few obstetric complications are as emotionally devastating for women and their care givers as stillbirth. Many of the underlying causes of stillbirth are unknown, and almost 25% of stillbirths are unexplained. By applying advanced analysis methods onto linked population health data, this study aims to investigate the trends of stillbirth. And importantly to determine the risk factors of stillbirth, and of further stillbirths in subsequent pregnancies following a stillbirth.
Using Total Population Data To Describe The Characteristics Of Respiratory Infections In Order To Predict Future Epidemics And Recommend Vaccination Strategies For Western Australian Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$294,892.00
Summary
Respiratory infections are a major reason for children to go to hospital. I am an epidemiologist and I will be using previously collected and linked laboratory and hospital data from Western Australian children to better understand how these infections flow through the population over different seasons. I will then be able to predict future epidemics of respiratory infections and how different vaccine programs might have an impact in reducing how many children are affected by these infections.
Investigating The Psychosocial And Socioeconomic Predictors Of Osteoporosis
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$302,123.00
Summary
Osteoporosis is ranked the 7th national health priority, in recognition of the enormous impact on quality of life and greater risk of mortality following osteoporotic fracture. With few exceptions, socially disadvantaged individuals tend to have poorer health outcomes. However, little is known of psychosocial and socioeconomic determinants of osteoporosis, and barriers to preventive healthcare. This project will inform future health promotion messages targeted toward those most at risk.
Genetic And Environmental Risk Factors For Food Allergy In Australian Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$299,564.00
Summary
This project aims to provide important information on the role that genetic and environmental factors have in the development of food allergy in Australian children. The study will enable us to understand better the natural history of food allergy in infancy and early childhood and will help to identify risk factors for the development and resolution of food allergy. The results of this study will have implications for clinical guidelines and public health policy.
Evaluating The Impact Of Work And Family Stressors On The Development Of Common Mental Disorders In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$329,042.00
Summary
Reducing the number of Australians with mental health problems is now a major priority for policy makers. This project targets young adults struggling with stressors in their work and family lives. The study will enhance our understanding of the work and family life experiences of 2000 young adults over a period 12 years (1999-2011) to find out how major life events such as relationship breakdown, having a baby, and losing your job, impact on the mental health of young Australians.
Brain Ageing – Understanding The Relationships Between Brain Structure, Gait, Cognition And Falls
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$184,768.00
Summary
This fellowship will support novel population-based research directed at understanding how the ageing brain is associated with cognition and the control of gait in older people, and whether early gait changes are able to predict serious adverse outcomes such as future dementia and falls. A better understanding of the relationship between the brain, cognition and mobility is crucial in the step towards successful ageing of older Australians.