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From child to adult : the Dunedin multidisciplinary health and development study edited by Phil A. Silva, Warren R. Stanton.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Auckland, N.Z. : Oxford University Press 1996Description: xii, 340 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0195583604
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 613.0432 FRO
Summary: The Dunedin multidisciplinary health and development study begun in 1972 is arguably the most detailed study of human development ever undertaken. Brings together some of the study's results. Offers an overview of the project and a description of the methods used. Summarises selected aspects of the research and its implications, while particular parts of the study are considred in depth. Covers topics such as health and development in the early years, intellectual performance, asthma, blood pressure, injuries, otitis media or glue ear, dental health, mental health, delinquency, substance use,alcohol use, sexual behaviour, perceived strengths and famiies and parenting
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Book Book Vine library TRO 613.0432 FRO Available A00724114B

Includes bibliographical references (p. 300-332) and index.

The Dunedin multidisciplinary health and development study begun in 1972 is arguably the most detailed study of human development ever undertaken. Brings together some of the study's results. Offers an overview of the project and a description of the methods used. Summarises selected aspects of the research and its implications, while particular parts of the study are considred in depth. Covers topics such as health and development in the early years, intellectual performance, asthma, blood pressure, injuries, otitis media or glue ear, dental health, mental health, delinquency, substance use,alcohol use, sexual behaviour, perceived strengths and famiies and parenting