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United Kingdom International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood, Phase One 1995 - UK Data Service

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
ISAAC Phase One
Provider 
UK Data Service
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Geography 
Guernsey (GGY)
Isle of Man (IMN)
Jersey (JEY)
United Kingdom (GBR)
North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Sunderland, Wales, West Midlands
Coverage type 
Subnational
Time period covered 
01/1995 - 12/1995
Series or system 
International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Children (ISAAC)
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Facility (non-health)
  • Household
  • Individual
Summary 

The International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) was a multinational research project studying asthma, rhinitis, and eczema in children. The data were collected from children ages 6-7 and 13-14 and their caregivers. Children completed questionnaires at school during classes and caregivers completed questionnaires at home. 

Keywords 
Allergies, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Congestion, Cough, Eczema, Rash, Sleep, Upper respiratory infections
GHDx Entry last modified on: Feb 5, 2025