Study of 100,000 Australians seeks causes of mental health disorders and early onset cancer

Sax Institute is recruiting for 18 and Up, an intergenerational study of wellbeing and ageing which follows its landmark 45 and Up study

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Researchers hope to better understand the drivers of major health challenges facing younger people, such as mental illness and rising cancer rates, through the recruitment of 100,000 people for Australia’s largest intergenerational study of wellbeing and ageing.

The independent and not-for-profit research institute the Sax Institute, on Thursday launched the 18 and Up study, which will follow the health of those aged 18 to 45 throughout their lives.