Table 9

Prevalence of Health Conditions and Behaviours in Families
Health Condition and Behaviours       Family31        
  Julie Lynne Natalie Beth Michelle Jill Andrea Jane
Smoking x x x x x x x x
History of drug or alcohol abuse - parent   x x   x x x x
Sub-acute condition32 - parent       x     x  
Sub-acute condition32 - child x x x x x x x x
Psychiatric disorder33 - parent x   x x        
Parasitic infection34             x  
Learning disabilities     x x x x x  
Obesity - parent       x     x  
Obesity - child   x   x        

31 Families are named by the female head of the household, but results reported include information on all family members.
32 Sub-acute conditions in this study include chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
33 Psychiatric conditions include multiple personality disorder, manic-depressive disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
34 Parasitic infection includes head lice.