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Podcast #8 - Longitudinal studies

Written by Kylie Williams | May 17, 2020 11:39:00 PM

Dr Doug and Dave teach us about the importance of longitudinal studies for our understanding of older people. 

 

Hear about the value of long-term data collection in predicting the best ways to manage age-related lifestyle changes, illness, and disease.

The earliest study started in the 1920s with a group of highly intelligent teenage girls who were followed for 50-60 years.

These days, many studies are being conducted around the world.

Dr Doug shares the most impactful studies globally, and what we can learn from them – both the positives and negatives. Tune in for some eye-opening details.

 

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