Tag: longitudinal study
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Vaccine Policy Study by Political Science and Public Health
Collaborative Effort Between Political Science and Public Health A major interdisciplinary study is underway to examine how state vaccine policies influence vaccination rates, public attitudes, and health outcomes. The research team brings together expertise from political science and public health to explore a question at the intersection of policy, behavior, and health equity: Do mandates…
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Dietary Diversity Linked to Lower ADL Disability Risk in Older Chinese Adults: A Longitudinal Study
Overview New longitudinal evidence from a large Chinese cohort shows that higher dietary diversity is associated with a reduced risk of disability in activities of daily living (ADL) among adults aged 65 and older. This finding adds to the growing body of literature suggesting that diverse, protein-rich and plant-based foods support healthier aging and greater…
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Higher Dietary Diversity Linked to Lower Risk of Disability in Daily Living Among Older Chinese Adults: A Longitudinal Study
Overview As China’s population rapidly ages, identifying dietary factors that help preserve independence becomes urgent. A large longitudinal study of Chinese adults aged 65 and older examined how dietary diversity, measured by a dietary diversity score (DDS), relates to disability in activities of daily living (ADL). The findings show that a more varied diet is…
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Deploying Smartphone Surveys in Older Adults: A Randomized Trial of Batch Frequency and Longitudinal Response
Background and Rationale Smartphone-based surveys offer a promising approach for real-time health data collection, especially in longitudinal studies. They enable frequent self-reports on mood, cognitive function, physical activity, and clinical experiences while reducing recall bias. Yet, maintaining engagement over months poses a major challenge, particularly for older adults who may face barriers to digital health…
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Smartphone App–Based Survey Deployment Patterns Improve Longitudinal Response Rates in Older Adults: An RCT
Introduction Digital health research increasingly relies on smartphone-based surveys to monitor health trajectories in real time. While this approach offers timely data with reduced recall bias, maintaining engagement over months or years remains a core challenge, especially among older adults with chronic conditions. Previous studies have highlighted survey fatigue and higher dropout rates in mobile…
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Smartphone Survey Deployment Patterns and Response Rates in Older Adults: An RCT
Introduction Smartphone-enabled data collection is transforming health research by enabling frequent, real-time assessments. In digital health studies, however, maintaining engagement over time is a persistent challenge, especially among older adults who may face usability and cognitive barriers. A growing body of evidence suggests that survey deployment patterns—how often surveys are delivered and in how many…
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Adolescent Hyperglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes May Elevate Adult Neuropathy Risk
New Evidence Links Adolescent Hyperglycemia to Adult Neuropathy Risk Emerging findings from a University of Michigan-led study suggest that poor blood sugar control during adolescence in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) could increase the likelihood of developing neuropathy in adulthood. This long-term insight adds to the growing body of evidence that early glycemic exposure…
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Adolescent Hyperglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes and Future Neuropathy Risk
Overview: Adolescent hyperglycemia and long-term neuropathy risk New research from the University of Michigan highlights a concerning link: poor blood sugar control during adolescence in individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) may elevate the risk of developing peripheral neuropathy as adults. This finding adds to the longstanding evidence that sustained hyperglycemia contributes to the complications…
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The Link Between Fatty Acids and Bone Density in Children
Overview: A Long-Term Look at Fatty Acids and Growing Bones In a notable longitudinal effort, researchers from the University of Eastern Finland tracked how different fatty acids in the blood relate to the way bone density develops from early childhood through adolescence. Spanning eight years, the study followed a cohort of children as their bones…
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Fatty Acids and Bone Density in Children: A Long-Term Link
Overview of the study A long-term study conducted by the University of Eastern Finland investigates how the types of fatty acids circulating in blood influence how bone density develops from childhood through adolescence. Spanning eight years, the project followed a cohort of children as they grew, collecting repeated blood samples and bone measurements to trace…