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The Millennium Cohort Study.

Kate Smith, Heather Joshi

    Population Trends
    |August 3, 2002
    PubMed
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    The Millennium Cohort Study (MCS) is a vital UK longitudinal study tracking 20,000 babies born in 2001-02. It collects rich socio-economic data to understand life

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Demography
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • The Millennium Cohort Study (MCS) is a significant British birth cohort study.
    • It follows individuals born in 2001-02, building upon previous studies from 1946, 1958, and 1970.
    • MCS aims to create a multi-purpose longitudinal data resource charting various aspects of individuals' lives over time.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish the conditions at the outset of life for a sample of approximately 20,000 babies.
    • To collect comprehensive socio-economic data through interviews with families.
    • To create a multi-purpose dataset for public use.

    Main Methods:

    • Interviewing families of around 20,000 babies at 9 months of age during 2001-02.
    • Spreading the sample of births over a year, unlike previous studies.

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    • Main Results:

    • The survey design allows for analysis by neighbourhood characteristics.
    • It includes interviews with both mothers and fathers.
    • Emphasis is placed on socio-economic data, enhanced by additional government funding.

    Conclusions:

    • MCS provides a unique, detailed dataset for understanding child development and social inequalities.
    • The study's design offers enhanced analytical capabilities compared to previous cohort studies.
    • The multi-purpose dataset will be available for public use, facilitating future research.