Everyday health, South Auckland, 1980-81

A morbidity diary was kept by 207 families in South Auckland. The subjects were known to the investigators from a previous study and much information about the families was already recorded. During two weeks records were requested on everyday health practices, disabilities, symptoms, health activities, upsets, and opinions on whether days were "good" or "bad". One hundred and fifty families gave information for two weeks and fifty-seven for one week. Data showed many significant relationships between demographic and socio-economic characteristics and health experiences and activities. These relationships are reported, and the importance of obtaining such information about communities and individuals discussed.