title: The longitudinal study: a bridge to the future.
authors.forename: John F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: McDermott
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015331:Cohort Studies; D004200:Diseases in Twins / Q000235:genetics* / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000235:genetics* / Q000523:psychology*; D009520:New Zealand; D012307:Risk Factors; D012931:Social Environment; D006113:United Kingdom; D055815:Young Adult