# Study seeks 100,000 Australians to investigate mental illness and early-onset cancer

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-29 14:00 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/30/study-of-100000-australians-seeks-causes-of-mental-health-disorders-and-early-onset-cancer

> The Sax Institute has launched its 18 and Up study, aiming to recruit 100,000 people aged 18 to 45 for long-term health tracking. Researchers hope to identify factors behind mental illness and rising early-onset cancer rates, including the influence of family history, life experiences and social conditions.