It was created with the aim of characterising prenatal and postnatal development and identifying its determinants, in order to better understand the state of health in childhood, adolescence and adulthood.
Starting from an initial assessment at birth, the participants were then assessed at 6, 15 and 24 months, and at 4, 7, 10 and 13 years of age.
Throughout the years of follow-up, tests such as anthropometry, blood pressure measurement, blood sampling and bioimpedance were carried out. In addition, more specific exams such as electrocardiograms, spirometry, evaluation of puberty and cognitive assessments have also been part of the range of parameters evaluated.
Generation XXI serves as the basis for a vast body of scientific research in areas such as perinatal and pediatric health, obesity and metabolic health, lifestyles, cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal health, among others.
In addition to producing scientific evidence on the mechanisms that give rise to disease, Generation XXI plays an important role in planning health intervention strategies.
