Aberdeen Birth Cohorts

The University has been following all of the children born in Aberdeen city in 1921, 1936, and 1950-1956 as they grow and age.

In primary school these children sat tests of reading and mental ability. Over the years, researchers have linked the results from these tests to health and social information.

The linked data about these groups has been used to answer questions like:

Does being born very small affect mental health later in life? Is the risk of dementia related to childhood intelligence? What influences quality of life in old-age?

Participants born in 1921 and 1936 have been invited back for a wide variety of studies at the University. Similar research is being started for the Children of the 1950's group.

We are planning a big reunion for the Aberdeen Children of the 1950s!

For more information about the events, please send your contact information to children1950s@abdn.ac.uk if you are part of the 1950-1956 group, and to Chris McNeil (c.mcneil@abdn.ac.uk) if you are part of the older groups.