Gout

Profiles - Women aged 51 or over at first attack

Carole

Carole is divorced and lives alone. She is now retired, and previously worked as a Civil Servant. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.

Janette

Janette is single and lives alone. She is retired, and previously worked as a Counsellor and Trainer. Ethnic background/nationality: White Scottish.

Jean

Jean is widowed and lives with her daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren. She is retired, and previously worked as an Accounts Manageress for a furniture company. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.

Kate

Kate is married and lives with her husband. She has one son. She is retired, and previously worked as a lollipop (school crossing) warden. Ethnic background/nationality: White Scottish.

Pat

Pat is a nurse. She lives with her husband and son, and has three other children. She enjoys walking. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.

Shirley x

Shirley is married and lives with her husband. She has three children. She is retired, and previously worked as a teacher and social worker. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.

Shirley Y

Shirley is married and lives with her husband. She has two children. She is retired, and previously worked as a Legal Secretary. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.

Sue

Sue lives with her husband and has two children. She is now retired, and previously worked as a Social Worker. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.

Val

Val is married and lives with her husband and three of their six children. She is retired, and previously worked as a school Library Assistant. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.