What is the health status of older immigrants compared to Canadian born adults? evidence from the Canadian Longitudinal Study of Aging This project explores the health of older immigrants and Canadian-born older adults in Canada,... Learn More
Can machine learning help classify natural health products and describe their use? Natural health products (NHP) encompass a variety of substances, including vitamins, probiotics, and homeopathic... Learn More
Construction and validation of an FTO gene-wide risk score for research into gene-environment interactions and obesity Obesity manifests from interactions between genetic variants and environmental factors. The fat mass and... Learn More
The association between built environment and loneliness and social isolation among middle-aged and older Canadian adults as modified by transportation mode: a longitudinal study Loneliness and social isolation are public health priorities among older adults in Canada, with... Learn More
Cognitive, mental, social, and mortality outcomes of air and noise pollution: insights from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) This study examines the impacts of prolonged exposure to environmental factors, specifically air and... Learn More
Development and validation of a population risk tool (U-PoRT) to predict unmet healthcare needs in aging Canadians: Guiding population risk assessment and healthcare planning Chronic health problems are common among older Canadians, negatively impacting their wellbeing and independence.... Learn More
Association between modifiable risk factors and cognitive decline in people over the age of 45 with polypharmacy Polypharmacy, which is prevalent in older adults, is linked to adverse drug reactions, a... Learn More
Predicting hearing loss using machine learning Hearing decline is a common complaint among older adults. Aging affects an individual’s hearing... Learn More
Relationships between psycho-socio-economic factors and the prevalence and incidence of cardiorenal multimorbidity in the Canadian population: inter-relationship with physical activity and fitness Kidney disease and heart disease are major health challenges in Canada, and often occur... Learn More
Understanding pathways linking arthritis to changes in health, activities, and participation and overall well-being Healthy aging is variably defined but dominated by a focus on disability, particularly in... Learn More
Comprehensive prediction of osteoporotic fractures through machine learning and DXA imaging Osteoporosis is a common condition in older adults, leading to weakened bones and increased... Learn More
Association of early-life growth conditions with adult lung health Early-life growth conditions have been associated with later-life lung health and disease. Whether this... Learn More
