B2243 - Understanding gender differences in cardio-metabolic risk across the life-course - 22/05/2014

B number: 
B2243
Principal applicant name: 
Dr Linda O'Keeffe (University of Cork, Europe)
Co-applicants: 
Dr Laura Howe (University of Bristol, UK), Dr Abigail Fraser (University of Bristol, UK)
Title of project: 
Understanding gender differences in cardio-metabolic risk across the life-course.
Proposal summary: 

AIMS

The aim of the project is to investigate whether known gender differences in cardio metabolic risk in mid-life are already present in childhood, whether they change across childhood and adolescence, and what biological and behavioral factors may underlie the gender differences.

Date proposal received: 
Thursday, 15 May, 2014
Date proposal approved: 
Thursday, 22 May, 2014
Keywords: 
Gender Behaviour
Primary keyword: 
Cardiovascular