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Research data from more than one million Australian and Welsh children will be examined to help better understand how the built environment affects child health and obesity, as part of an international research project to be co-led by The Kids Research Institute Australia.

The ORIGINS Team is studying early environments and parental physical health and genetics to uncover when and why non-communicable diseases (NCDs) develop.

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Food allergies have become more common in our community, with up to one in ten young children now affected. Reactions can range from mild rashes to life threatening anaphylaxis and breathing difficulties. The most common food allergies are to egg, peanut, tree nuts, cow’s milk, fish, shellfish, wheat and soy.

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A healthy and balanced diet is important if you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

Information for families participating in The ORIGINS Project

Don't miss the opportunity to get a FREE health check for your child

A full listing of all the different Research Teams at The Kids. Each of these teams can also be found under their appropriate Research Focus Area.

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Gastrostomy placement was associated with improvement in BMI in females with Rett syndrome, but its long-term impact on individuals and their families is unclear

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The Australian Autism Biobank was initiated to establish a large-scale repository of biological samples and detailed clinical information about children diagnosed with ASD

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Severe lower leg cellulitis presents a major burden to the health sector and is increasing with an ageing population