Aberdeen Birth Cohorts

Aberdeen Birth Cohorts University studies involving people born in Aberdeen between 1950-1956, or in 1936 and 1921. Is the risk of dementia related to childhood intelligence?

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? 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 [email protected] if you are part of the 1950-1956 group, and to Chris McNeil ([email protected]) if you are part of the older groups.

Very best wishes to you all for the festive season from the 'Children of the 1950s' team. Look out for a brand new surve...
17/12/2025

Very best wishes to you all for the festive season from the 'Children of the 1950s' team. Look out for a brand new survey coming out in early 2026..

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