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Seattle 500 Study
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<p>The Seattle 500 Study is a <a href="/facts/University_of_Washington/36PG6qkG">University of Washington</a> study that tracks individuals from birth. It is a <a href="/facts/Longitudinal_study/snyWEsXK">longitudinal prospective study</a> of the effects of <a href="/facts/Prenatal/VpV3S4lu">prenatal</a> health habits on human development. Beginning in 1974, this study has continuously followed a birth cohort of approximately 500 offspring. Current data collection is aimed at studying the development of <a href="/facts/Mental_health/QIszfk6D">mental health</a> problems and problems of alcohol/drug abuse and dependence and their pre and post-natal antecedents. </p><p>The data which Seattle 500 collects is the basis of other research. </p>