Topics: Ageing
Regional cataract surgery rates improve but inequality persists
Cataract surgery rates are improving in inland NSW but still lag behind those in coastal areas, according to new research that uses 45 and Up Study data to map cataract surgery across the state. The research looked at data from more than 200,000 Study participants between the years 2007 and 2016. It found that over … Read more
The 45 and Up Study has reached 500 papers – these five made a big impact
The Sax Institute’s 45 and Up Study recently passed the impressive milestone of 500 peer-reviewed publications based on data from the Study. It’s a sign of great output but also significant impact, as the papers have collectively earned 12,000 academic citations, 1250 mentions in news articles and 280 mentions in policy documents. These achievements highlight … Read more
Older Australians tap into potential benefits of health apps
Around a third of older Australians have at some point used a mobile health app, researchers from the University of New South Wales and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have found in a first-of-its-kind study using data from the Sax Institute’s 45 and Up Study. The research analysed mobile health app use in 31,946 45 and Up … Read more
