Measurement

ISAAC: International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Children

This measure has been identified as a commonly used measure within the LifeCourse cohorts. These measures were identified to encourage potential opportunities for data harmonisation. The descriptions provided are intended to give cohort custodians and data users some common criteria to assess a survey for appropriateness to use in their own studies. It is not intended to mandate the use of any measure, or provide a comprehensive understanding of these measures.

This information was collated by the LifeCourse team from scoring manuals and documentation, publications, and official measure websites. To read about this process in more detail, access our report.

Measure No. of cohorts using measure Cost and accessibility Time to complete Key reference/s and measure information Reference frame Constructs assessed by measure Age range
ISAAC: International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Children 4

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  • http://isaac.auckland.ac.nz/
  • Asher MI, Keil U, Anderson HR, Beasley R, Crane J, Martinez F, Mitchell EA, Pearce N, Sibbald B, Stewart AW, et al. International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC): rationale and methods. Eur Respir J. 1995 Mar;8(3):483-91. doi: 10.1183/09031936.95.08030483. PMID: 7789502.

Past 12 months
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Asthma
  • Eczema
  • Exercise-induced asthma
  • Wheezing
  • Seen by service
  • Medications
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Asthma
  • Exercise-induced asthma
  • Wheezing
  • Sleep problem
  • Parent or child report
  • 6-7 years
  • 13-14 years