Local Publications

The following publications used ISAAC data from the Guernsey centre:

  • Anderson HR, Ruggles R, Strachan DP, Austin JB, Burr M, Jeffs D, Standring P, Steriu A, Goulding R. Trends in prevalence of symptoms of asthma, hay fever, and eczema in 12-14 year olds in the British Isles, 1995-2002: a questionnaire survey. BMJ 2004; 328(7447): 1052-3.
  • Jeffs D, Grainger R, Powell P. Is childhood allergy more common amongst an island population? J R Soc Health.2000 Dec;120(4):236-41.

Guernsey Centre

Phase OnePhase TwoPhase Three View Centre Details
Centre:Guernsey, Channel Islands ( Western Europe )
Principal Investigator:Dr David Jeffs
Age Groups:13-14Timeframe:
Sampling Frame:All schools containing age-appropriate children on the island of Guernsey.
Phase OneView Centre DetailsPhase TwoPhase Three
Centre:Guernsey, Channel Islands ( Western Europe )
Principal Investigator:Dr Peter Standring
Age Groups:13-14Timeframe:November 2001 to November 2001
Sampling Frame:13-14yr: All schools in Guernsey containing age appropriate children on the Island.

Personnel

Dr David Jeffs

Director of Public Health
John Henry House
St Martin's
Guernsey
United Kingdom

Roles:

  • Phase One Principal Investigator for Guernsey
  • Phase Three collaborator for Guernsey

Dr Peter Standring

Community Paediatrician
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
St Martins
Guernsey G74 6UU
United Kingdom

Roles:

  • Phase Three Principal Investigator for Guernsey