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Long-term childhood policy modelling

This research theme develops and applies methods for providing decision-makers with better information about the long-term economic, social and health consequences of childhood policies.

LifeSim Childhood

A microsimulation model of childhood development and health outcomes from birth to young adulthood, based on bespoke modelling of UK Millennium Cohort Study data.

LifeSim Adulthood

A microsimulation model that can extrapolate long-term economic, social and health outcomes from young adulthood through to death and can be linked to LifeSim Childhood.

LifeSim Mental Health

Long-term modelling of adolescent mental health problems and interventions using the LifeSim platform, including a “ready reckoner” tool for estimating the lifetime benefits and cost savings of addressing different problems and their childhood determinants.