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Project Details
Overview
Most of the common chronic metabolic diseases of adulthood, and those that ultimately reduce life expectancy, have their origin in childhood. At this time in life, genetic factors, which are often reflected in family history and ethnic background, interact with children’s growth and development, and a range of environmental and lifestyle influences. Ultimately, opportunities for the prevention of major adult diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease lie in childhood. However, in order to be able to screen for early evidence for disease, or risk of disease, there is need to understand how and when these diseases originate during childhood.
The EarlyBird study is an important “cohort study” designed to investigate childhood predictors of adult health. The study was originally set up by Professor Wilkin in 1999. The study was designed to investigate the origins of weight gain and the long term effects of weight gain and obesity on the risks of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The EarlyBird study is one of only a small number of long term cohort studies of healthy children around the world, and has made a significant contribution to understanding the early origins of obesity-related adult disease.
The EarlyBird study is an important “cohort study” designed to investigate childhood predictors of adult health. The study was originally set up by Professor Wilkin in 1999. The study was designed to investigate the origins of weight gain and the long term effects of weight gain and obesity on the risks of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The EarlyBird study is one of only a small number of long term cohort studies of healthy children around the world, and has made a significant contribution to understanding the early origins of obesity-related adult disease.
| Status | Finished |
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| Effective start/end date | 1/01/00 → 31/12/16 |
Collaborative partners
- University of Plymouth (lead)
- King Edward memorial Hospital Research Centre
- University of Lausanne
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Research output
- 19 Article
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Contrasting impact of androgens on male and female adiposity, fat distribution and insulin resistance in childhood and adolescence (EarlyBird 75)
Chynoweth, J., Hosking, J., Jeffery, A. & Pinkney, J., Dec 2020, In: Pediatric Obesity. 15, 12, p. 0-0Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile40 Downloads (Pure) -
Contributions of Fat and Carbohydrate Metabolism to Glucose Homeostasis in Childhood Change With Age and Puberty: A 12-Years Cohort Study (EARLYBIRD 77)
Cominetti, O., Hosking, J., Jeffery, A., Pinkney, J. & Martin, F. P., 28 Aug 2020, In: Frontiers in Nutrition. 7, 0, p. 0-0Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile41 Downloads (Pure) -
Genetic Susceptibility Determines β-Cell Function and Fasting Glycemia Trajectories Throughout Childhood: A 12-Year Cohort Study (EarlyBird 76)
Carayol, J., Hosking, J., Pinkney, J., Marquis, J., Charpagne, A., Metairon, S., Jeffery, A., Hager, J. & Martin, F. P., 8 Jan 2020, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Diabetes Care. 43, 3, p. 653-660Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile19 Downloads (Pure)