Name: Why Am I?
Released: 2013-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary · Educational

Meet the most scientifically studied people in the world; a group of 1,037 individuals born in one city that have been followed since their births in 1972.

2013 · 44m

Director Paul Casserly, Mark McNeill

EPISODE 1

Beginnings Count -- A Lot

Part one examines the myths and facts surrounding the long-term effects of childhood. It shows some of what happens in early life has no lasting influence, but also points at how important the early years can be in a number of areas.
EPISODE 2

Troubled Teens -- Why Some Go Bad and Others Come Right

Meet the most scientifically studied people in the world; a group of 1,037 individuals born in one city that have been followed since their births in 1972.
EPISODE 3

Our Genes and Us -- Making It in a Tough Environment

Meet the most scientifically studied people in the world; a group of 1,037 individuals born in one city that have been followed since their births in 1972.
EPISODE 4

Modern Life -- How It Affects Our Health and Well-being

Finally we take a look at the effects of modern life and ageing; how excessive cleanliness affects asthma & allergies, how poverty gets under the skin to cause lifelong damage, and predicting mental illness by looking at the back of people's eyes.