The University of Iowa, along with health and educational organizations in Polk County, has been selected to participate in the National Children's Study, a long-range comprehensive National Institutes of Health investigation on the interaction of genes and the environment on children's health.
The study will investigate factors influencing the development of such conditions as autism, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, prematurity, diabetes, asthma and obesity. The investigation is the largest child health study for the United States and is expected to benefit the health of adults, as well.
Participation for the UI and Polk County partners includes an initial five-year $11.9 million grant. The UI will provide overall study coordination for Polk County and represent the study team natioally.
Researchers with the UI Carver College of Medicine, UI College of Public Health, UI Children's Hospital and other colleges and units, will provide genetic and environmental health expertise and collaborative support.
The study will follow 100,000 children nationwide from before birth to age 21, including approximately 1,000 children from Polk County.
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For more information:
UI Carver College of Medicine
UI College of Public Health
UI Children's Hospital
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