About J. Richard Udry
Lived 1929 – 2012 (aged 82–83). J. Richard Udry was an American sociologist and demographer, known for Add Health.
J. Richard Udry (October 12, 1928 – July 29, 2012) was an American sociologist and demographer, known for his work on the biological and sociological factors affecting human behavior. He is known for designing the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (originally known as the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health), which he also secured funding for and directed from 1994 to 2004. The study was cited, for example, in a 2009 MSNBC article about claims that the United States' birth rate had increased nine months after the 2008 United States presidential election.
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Who was J. Richard Udry?
American sociologist and demographer
When was J. Richard Udry born?
J. Richard Udry was born in 1929 in Covington.
When did J. Richard Udry die?
J. Richard Udry died on 29 July 2012 in Chapel Hill.
What was J. Richard Udry's occupation?
J. Richard Udry was a sociologist and demographer.
What was J. Richard Udry known for?
J. Richard Udry was known for Add Health.
What nationality was J. Richard Udry?
J. Richard Udry was American.
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