Lifecourse epidemiology
The roots of many chronic diseases can be traced back to exposures and habits developed early in life. Life Course Epidemiology investigates how physical and social factors during pregnancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood affect health later in life. Obesity is a major focus, as global rates have tripled since the 1970s, driven by changes in diet and lifestyle. Understanding these patterns is essential for preventing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.
Our research
Using population, clinical, and qualitative studies, our researchers explore how diet, physical activity, and social conditions influence health across the lifespan. Ongoing projects include examining obesity and mental well-being in children; body composition and aging; migration and cardiometabolic health; and the climate impact of diets. This research provides the foundation for creating effective interventions that promote healthy lifestyles and reduce disease risk from childhood through old age.
Research groups, networks, and ongoing studies
- Cecilia Björkelund och Dominique Hange – Prospective Population Study of Women in Göteborg (PPSW)
- Maria Åberg – PHYSBE / Moving On – Physical fitness and Brain – Epidemiological and Interventional studies
- Lauren Lissner – Intergene/Young Heart Cohort Study
- Lauren Lissner och Monica Hunsberger – iFamily
- Find all research projects within the Institute of Medicine
