Unlocking the bigger picture of health and time-series research for Canadians
Make a difference in the health of Canadians
Fifteen years ago, the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) began recruiting Canadian citizens to participate in a comprehensive study aiming to help us understand why some people thrive as they age while others do not.
From over 51,000 individuals between the ages of 45 and 85, health information will be collected every three years for 20 years. Today, CLSA holds health information across eight years on comprehensive data such as physical assessments biomarkers, genomics, cognitive assessments, chronic health conditions and treatments, lifestyle, and psychological and social health.
Data modelling provides insightful solutions
The data available specific to Canadian health is immense! But how do researchers and health professionals disentangle such enormous amounts of data to make important discoveries and provide insightful solutions for our future?
Longitudinal analysis and multi-level modelling are powerful tools that allow us to:
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- Investigate how health outcomes change over time
- Explore the relationship between societal factors and individual health trajectories
- Analyze data that connect health with education, environment and socio-economic status
Supporting improved population health
With answers provided through the application of longitudinal analysis and multi-level modelling, we can make informed decisions and address the evolving needs of new health policies to support improved health for today’s population and those of the future.
This course, in our Population Health Data Analysis program, is ideal for anyone interested in enhancing their analytical skill set to address the evolving health needs of our population with impactful results.
Using multi-level models for longitudinal analysis opens the door to studying important research questions. It is my goal for you to leave the course confident in your ability to apply these skills in your work."
—Stacey Voll
Stacey Voll, a research associate at the University of Victoria’s Institute of Lifelong Health and Aging, will lead you through practical, hands-on training that equips you to apply these methods in your research or work projects.
- Posted November 6, 2024