Research project We have included 10 000 pregnant women in Västerbotten and are following their children from the womb to school age in order to find risk factors for common childhood disorders e.g. asthma/allergy, overweight/obesity, caries and cognitive/neuropsychiatric disorders.
The prevalence of allergy, overweight and cognitive/neuropsychiatric disorders have increased among children and adolescents during the last decades. The environment during fetal life and early childhood determines adult health but we need more knowledge to develop effective interventions. NorthPop is an ambitious project where we have included 10 000 pregnant women and will follow their children until 7 years of age. The purpose of the study is to find preventable risk factors for asthma/allergy, overweight/obesity and cognitive/neuropsychiatric disorders.
The prevalence of allergy, overweight, caries, and cognitive/neuropsychiatric disorders have increased among children and adolescents during the last decades. The environment during fetal life and early childhood determines adult health but we need more knowledge to develop effective interventions. NorthPop is an ambitious project where we have included 10 000 pregnant women and are following their children until 7 years of age. The purpose of the study is to find preventable risk factors for asthma/allergy, overweight/obesity and cognitive/behavioral problems. Collected data includes web questionnaires, blood samples, breast milk, saliva and fecal samples. The goal is healthier children.
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Key words: Pediatrics, child, cohort, growth, metabolism, development, nutrition, lifestyle, genetics, epigenetics, gut microbiota
