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Children aged 4-12 years with emotional or behavioural problems in the past six months, as reported by parents or carers, NSW, 2001 (per cent of parents or carers) 

Note: Figure based on 6,503 respondents. The question "During the past 6 months, do you think that [child] has had any emotional or behavioural problems?" was asked of parents or carers.

Source: NSW Child Health Survey 2001. Centre for Epidemiology and Research, NSW Department of Health (unpublished data).

Comment

Over two-thirds (69.1%) of parents or carers said that their 4 to 12 year old did not have an emotional or behavioural problem in the past six months.