BLOG: Exploring approaches to measure FASD
It has been fascinating to learn that it is possible to attempt to estimate the prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) using our collection.
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Three-quarters of COPD cases are linked to childhood risk factors that are exacerbated in adulthood
Three-quarters of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) cases have their origins in poor lung function pathways beginning in childhood. These pathways are associated with exposures in childhood, and amplified by factors in adulthood, according to a cohort study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal.
Postnatal depression has greater impact on children’s development when it is persistent and severe
Postnatal depression which persists beyond six months after birth and is severe, increases the risk of children exhibiting behavioural problems, achieving lower GCSE mathematics grades at 16 years and having depression at 18 years of age. Postnatal depression which is persistent (whether moderate or severe) increases mothers’ risk of continuing to experience depressive symptoms beyond the postnatal year, with high levels found up until 11 years after childbirth.
First UK estimates of children who could have conditions caused by drinking in pregnancy revealed
Up to 17 per cent of children could have symptoms consistent with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) according to new research published today [Friday 30 November] in Preventative Medicine.
Pioneering Bristol study wins national award for enabling scientific discoveries
Bristol's Children of the 90s study has been named 'Biobank of the Year' at a ceremony in London.
Psychotic experiences could be caused by trauma in childhood
Researchers at the University of Bristol have established greater evidence for a causal link between trauma in childhood and psychotic experiences at 18 years old.
Psychotic experiences could be caused by trauma in childhood
Researchers at the University of Bristol have established greater evidence for a causal link between trauma in childhood and psychotic experiences at 18 years old.
Children of the 90s joins forces with UK Biobank
Bristol’s Children of the 90s longitudinal study has joined forces with the UK Biobank to share information and manage any duplication it was announced today (26 October).
New study to help uncover childhood risks for self-harm or eating disorders
A new study led by the University of Bristol will help uncover risk factors and links between self-harm and eating disorders.
Children's genes uncover potential school league table bias
A new examination of the role of children's genomes in their education progress reveals their impact on both school league tables and how teacher performance is assessed.