Longitudinal analyses of functional ageing (LONGFUNC)
Project
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First we will investigate trends in function and health among the old. Secondly, we will investigate modifiable determinants of healthy ageing at older ages.
Summary
The world population is ageing rapidly, but are older people of today in better health and function than the preceding generations? Surprisingly little is known about trends in health and function among the older populations, as well as determinants of healthy ageing. We will combine register-based data with a population-based longitudinal cohort study; the Tromsø Study. Information about dementia status for the study participants will be collected from hospital and nursing home records, we will follow individuals from young adulthood with measures of skills and health into midlife where biomarkers such as cholesterol level, blood glucose, lung function and self-reported life style habits have been collected, and into later life where health and functional capacity have been assessed. Two major topics will be investigated: First we will investigate trends in function and health among the old. Secondly, we will investigate modifiable determinants of healthy ageing at older ages.
Project leader
Bjørn Heine Strand, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Project participants
Elena Kamycheva, UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Ieva Martinaityte, UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Bente Johnsen, UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Henrik Schirmer, Division of Cardiothoracic and Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital of North Norway
Astrid Bergland, Faculty of Health Sciences, OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University
Lone Jørgensen, Division of Neurosciences, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Services, University Hospital of North Norway
Nina Alice Emaus, Instituttledelse IHO, UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Vegard Fykse Skirbekk, Centre for Fertility and Health, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Ellen Melbye Langballe, The Norwegian National Centre for Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust
Anette Hylen Ranhoff, Physical Health and Ageing, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Annette Vogt Flatby, Faculty of Health Sciences, OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University
Anne-Johanne Søgaard, Physical Health and Ageing, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Start
01.06.2016
End
01.02.2032
Status
Active
Financing
FHI
Approvals
Regional committees for medical and health research ethics
Project owner/ Project manager
Norwegian Institute of Public Health