BCS70 is helping to cast new light on the potential long-term consequences of missed education.

We’re excited to share news of a new scientific study that will build on this tradition of tracking people’s lives over time.

Findings from five longitudinal studies, including BCS70, show that women who identify as LGBTQ+ and bisexual adults were more likely to have asthma. This difference increases with age compared to heterosexual people. 

Physical activity is important for our overall health and can help to reduce our risk of developing certain diseases. But new BCS70 research has found that experiencing anxiety or depression in early adulthood may impact our exercise habits later on in life. 

The information you shared with us in the Life in Your Early 50s Survey is now available to researchers worldwide, for in-depth analysis.

Thank you again to everyone who took part in the Life in Your Early 50s Survey between 2021 and 2024. Here’s just a small snapshot of some of the things you told us when we caught up with you.

New BCS70 research has shown clear differences in how active people are depending on the day of the week and their socioeconomic circumstances.