Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

The survey is conducted every 2 years.

Data gathering method

postal questionnaire

Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

The survey is conducted every 2 years.

Data gathering method

postal questionnaire

Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

The survey is conducted every 2 years.

Data gathering method

postal questionnaire

Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

The survey is conducted every 2 years.

Data gathering method

postal questionnaire

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

The research plan attached to the data request must be approved by the committee in THL before the data can be used. No fees are charged.

Time elapsed between application and reception of data

weeks, months

Type of available data (e.g. anonymised microdata, aggregated tables, etc.)

Survey data

Formats available

SAS, SPSS

Language issues

Finnish only

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

The research plan attached to the data request must be approved by the committee in THL before the data can be used. No fees are charged.

Time elapsed between application and reception of data

weeks, months

Type of available data (e.g. anonymised microdata, aggregated tables, etc.)

Survey data

Formats available

SAS, SPSS

Language issues

Finnish only

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

The research plan attached to the data request must be approved by the committee in THL before the data can be used. No fees are charged.

Time elapsed between application and reception of data

weeks, months

Type of available data (e.g. anonymised microdata, aggregated tables, etc.)

Survey data

Formats available

SAS, SPSS

Language issues

Finnish only

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

The research plan attached to the data request must be approved by the committee in THL before the data can be used. No fees are charged.

Time elapsed between application and reception of data

weeks, months

Type of available data (e.g. anonymised microdata, aggregated tables, etc.)

Survey data

Formats available

SAS, SPSS

Language issues

Finnish only

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data collection is ongoing since 1985 and is collected every two years (excluding 1991). Sample size is around 2,400 individuals.

First year of collection

1985

Stratification if applicable

by age and gender

Base used for sampling

Stratified, random sample of the Finnish population aged 65-85 years

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

Predefined study regions

Age range

Currently, the age range is 65-85, but between 1985 and 1989 the age range was 65-79.

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

Detailed information on health, health behaviour and functional capacity of Finnish elderly. Detailed data on: • Health status • Health behaviour (alcohol consumption, smoking, diet, physical activity) • Self-perceived health • Functional capacity • Use of aids and domestic services • Feelings of insecurity • Socioeconomic status (education)

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data collection is ongoing since 1985 and is collected every two years (excluding 1991). Sample size is around 2,400 individuals.

First year of collection

1985

Stratification if applicable

by age and gender

Base used for sampling

Stratified, random sample of the Finnish population aged 65-85 years

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

Predefined study regions

Age range

Currently, the age range is 65-85, but between 1985 and 1989 the age range was 65-79.

Statistical representativeness

predefined study regions

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

Detailed information on health, health behaviour and functional capacity of Finnish elderly. Detailed data on: • Health status • Health behaviour (alcohol consumption, smoking, diet, physical activity) • Self-perceived health • Functional capacity • Use of aids and domestic services • Feelings of insecurity • Socioeconomic status (education)

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data collection is ongoing since 1985 and is collected every two years (excluding 1991). Sample size is around 2,400 individuals.

First year of collection

1985

Stratification if applicable

by age and gender

Base used for sampling

Stratified, random sample of the Finnish population aged 65-85 years

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

Predefined study regions

Age range

Currently, the age range is 65-85, but between 1985 and 1989 the age range was 65-79.

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

Detailed information on health, health behaviour and functional capacity of Finnish elderly. Detailed data on: • Health status • Health behaviour (alcohol consumption, smoking, diet, physical activity) • Self-perceived health • Functional capacity • Use of aids and domestic services • Feelings of insecurity • Socioeconomic status (education)

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data collection is ongoing since 1985 and is collected every two years (excluding 1991). Sample size is around 2,400 individuals.

First year of collection

1985

Stratification if applicable

by age and gender

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

Stratified, random sample of the Finnish population aged 65-85 years

Age range

Currently, the age range is 65-85, but between 1985 and 1989 the age range was 65-79.

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

Detailed information on health, health behaviour and functional capacity of Finnish elderly. Detailed data on: • Health status • Health behaviour (alcohol consumption, smoking, diet, physical activity) • Self-perceived health • Functional capacity • Use of aids and domestic services • Feelings of insecurity • Socioeconomic status (education)

Standardisation

Results are standardised.

Possibility of linkage among databases

Linkages to other registries require separate applications for permission.

Standardisation

Results are standardised.

Possibility of linkage among databases

Linkages to other registries require separate applications for permission.

Standardisation

Results are standardised.

Possibility of linkage among databases

Linkages to other registries require separate applications for permission.

Standardisation

Results are standardised.

Possibility of linkage among databases

Linkages to other registries require separate applications for permission.

Breaks

This representative postal survey (N= 2400) is based on a stratified random sample (stratified by age and gender) for the Finnish population aged 65-85 years. However, from 1985 to 1989 the target population was Finns aged 65-79. The data is collected in the predefined study regions. The response rate has remained high over the years, around 70 - 80 %.

Breaks

This representative postal survey (N= 2400) is based on a stratified random sample (stratified by age and gender) for the Finnish population aged 65-85 years. However, from 1985 to 1989 the target population was Finns aged 65-79. The data is collected in the predefined study regions. The response rate has remained high over the years, around 70 - 80 %.

Breaks

This representative postal survey (N= 2400) is based on a stratified random sample (stratified by age and gender) for the Finnish population aged 65-85 years. However, from 1985 to 1989 the target population was Finns aged 65-79. The data is collected in the predefined study regions. The response rate has remained high over the years, around 70 - 80 %.

Breaks

This representative postal survey (N= 2400) is based on a stratified random sample (stratified by age and gender) for the Finnish population aged 65-85 years. However, from 1985 to 1989 the target population was Finns aged 65-79. The data is collected in the predefined study regions. The response rate has remained high over the years, around 70 - 80 %.