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School Doctor
The school doctors examined the study members and collected information at 4 time points between the ages of 6 and 15. These surveys consisted of two parts: a medical history and and examination. In the medical history the school doctor asked the mother (or attending adult)
- 1952 - First examination
- 1953 - Second examination
- 1957 - Third examination
- 1961 - Final examination
A searchable word document of all the school doctor question texts can be downloaded here
Topics asked in School Doctor Surveys
1952 | 1953 | |
Medical History | ||
Colds, sore throats | x | |
Tonsils | x | x |
Asthma | ||
Coughs | x | |
Teeth | x | x |
Heart | ||
Abdomen | x | |
Bedwetting | ||
Menstruation | x | |
Hearing and ears | x | |
Eyesight | x | |
Fits and Convulsions | x | x |
Immunisation | ||
General health | ||
Behaviour | ||
Examination | ||
Appearance | x | |
Nails and fingers | x | |
Physical measurements | ||
Nasal Passages | x | |
Throat and Tonsil | x | |
Teeth | x | |
Breast development | ||
Lungs | x | |
Heart | x | |
Abdomen | x | |
Glands | x | |
Orthopedic problems | x | |
Co-ordination | ||
Speech problems | x | |
Ears | x | |
Eyes | x | |
Laterality | x | |
Alertness | x | |
Physical development | x | |
Parents' measurements | x |