Cohort Acronym
DMHDS
Cohort type
General population-based cohort
Disease
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Subjective memory complaints (SMC) or subjective cognitive decline (SCD)
Participant type
No diagnosis
Profile
DMHDS
Cohort type
General population-based cohort
Disease
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Subjective memory complaints (SMC) or subjective cognitive decline (SCD)
Participant type
No diagnosis
Profile
Recruitment Period
1972-73
Sample size at start or planned sample size if still recruiting
1037
Estimated Current Sample Size
Age at Recruitment
0
Gender
Male and Female
Abstract
The Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study (DMHDS) is an ongoing, longitudinal study of the health, development and well-being of a general sample of New Zealanders. They were studied at birth (1972-73), followed up and assessed at the age of three when the longitudinal study was established. Since then they have been assessed every two years until the age of 15, then at ages 18 (1990-91), 21 (1993-94), 26 (1998-99), 32 (2003-2005), and 38 (2010-2012). It is planned to next see the Study members at age 44/45 and beyond.
Last update – 31/01/2017
Country
New Zealand
Contact details
Institution name
Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Research Unit
Website
http://dunedinstudy.otago.ac.nz/
Principal Investiator (PI)
Dr Terrie Moffitt and Dr Richie Poulton
Contact email
Email : [email protected], PI email: [email protected] and PI email: [email protected]
Contact phone number
+64 3 4798508
Address
Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Research Unit,
Department of Psychology,
University of Otago,
PO Box 913,
Dunedin 9054,
New Zealand
Department of Psychology,
University of Otago,
PO Box 913,
Dunedin 9054,
New Zealand
Funders (Core support)
UK Medical Research Council
US National Institute of Health
National Institute on Ageing
US National Institute of Health
National Institute on Ageing
Variables Collected
Brain related measures: Behaviour, Cognitive function, Mental health
Funtional rating: Individual physiological, Individual psychological
Anthropometric: Blood pressure, Height, Hip circumference, Waist circumference, Weight
Physical: Cardiovascular, Hearing and Vision, Musculoskeletal, Reproductive, Respiratory
Biological samples: Blood
Genotyping: Gene screening
Brain imaging: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Brain banking: N/A
Lifestyle: Alcohol, Dietary habits, Physical activity, Smoking
Socio-economic: Education, Ethnic group, Family circumstances, Housing and accommodation, Income and finances, Informal support, Marital status, Occupation and employment
Health service utilisation: Formal health and social care service utilisation including private care