Early origins, progression and aetiology of obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes: a 30 years follow-up study

这项研究计划旨在利用现有唯一的母校怀孕研究(MUSP)及其后代数据，对MUSP儿童进行长达30年的跟踪调查，以调查澳大利亚年轻人肥胖、代谢综合征和糖尿病的早期起源、进展和原因。这项研究的结果将扩大我们对导致这些健康问题的因素的理解，最终目的是能够扭转肥胖症的流行，改善公众健康。

This research proposal aims to use the unique existing Mater University Study of Pregnancy (MUSP) and its offspring data and conduct a 30-year follow-up of MUSP children to investigate the early origins, progression and causal pathways of obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes for young Australian. Findings of this study will extend our understanding of the factors driving these health problems with the ultimate aim of being able to reverse the obesity epidemic and improve public health.