DASH - Determinants of Adolescent Social Wellbeing & Health
The DASH study was designed to systematically examine the influence of social conditions (particularly aspects of family life, school life and neighbourhoods) on health and well-being of ethnic minority young people. The focus was on understanding the development of cardiovascular health, respiratory health and psychological well-being. There was very little descriptive social-epidemiological data on children of ethnic minorities. The baseline data were used to address research questions which cover simple descriptions of inter-relationships between social, economic and physiological measures and other health indices. The follow-up data were used to cover more complex questions regarding stability and change in indices of social circumstances and the relevance to health.
Aims
The Determinants of Adolescent Social Wellbeing & Health (DASH) aimed to provide insights into the long term impact of these exposures in adolescence and the patterning of ethnic differences in health and wellbeing later in life.
Methods
Primary data was collected during early adolescence (ages 11–13), late adolescence (ages 14–16), and young adulthood (early 20s). Researchers combined self-report surveys on topics like racism, family, and wellbeing with physical exams for things like height, weight, and blood pressure.
Our Partners
Principal Investigator
Professor of Social Epidemiology