Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Data gathering method

postal questionnaire

Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Data gathering method

postal questionnaire

Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Data gathering method

postal questionnaire

Conditions of access

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

The research plan must be approved by the committee in THL before the data can be used. Linkages to other registries require separate applications for permission.

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

Survey data

Formats available

SPSS, SAS

Conditions of access

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

The research plan must be approved by the committee in THL before the data can be used. Linkages to other registries require separate applications for permission.

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

Survey data

Formats available

SPSS, SAS

Conditions of access

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

The research plan must be approved by the committee in THL before the data can be used. Linkages to other registries require separate applications for permission.

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

Survey data

Formats available

SPSS, SAS

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data collection ongoing since 1972 and collected every five years. The sample size includes 10,000 individuals.

First year of collection

1972

Stratification if applicable

Finnish population aged 25-74

Base used for sampling

Random sample

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

predefined study regions

Age range

25-74 years

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

The dataset includes detailed data on health status (chronic illness, diseases, symptoms, medication), risk factors for chronic conditions, a selection of clinical measurements, use of health care services, need for care and / or help, health behaviour (alcohol/drug consumption, physical activity, sleep), frequency of medical consultations/check-ups, quality of life.

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data collection ongoing since 1972 and collected every five years. The sample size includes 10,000 individuals.

First year of collection

1972

Stratification if applicable

Finnish population aged 25-74

Base used for sampling

Random sample

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

predefined study regions

Age range

25-74 years

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

The dataset includes detailed data on health status (chronic illness, diseases, symptoms, medication), risk factors for chronic conditions, a selection of clinical measurements, use of health care services, need for care and / or help, health behaviour (alcohol/drug consumption, physical activity, sleep), frequency of medical consultations/check-ups, quality of life.

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data collection ongoing since 1972 and collected every five years. The sample size includes 10,000 individuals.

First year of collection

1972

Stratification if applicable

Finnish population aged 25-74

Base used for sampling

Random sample

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

predefined study regions

Age range

25-74 years

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

The dataset includes detailed data on health status (chronic illness, diseases, symptoms, medication), risk factors for chronic conditions, a selection of clinical measurements, use of health care services, need for care and / or help, health behaviour (alcohol/drug consumption, physical activity, sleep), frequency of medical consultations/check-ups, quality of life.

Possibility of linkage among databases

Possible to link to some of the major national registries (which were defined in the questionnaire) using the unique personal identification number

Possibility of linkage among databases

Possible to link to some of the major national registries (which were defined in the questionnaire) using the unique personal identification number.

Possibility of linkage among databases

Possible to link to some of the major national registries (which were defined in the questionnaire) using the unique personal identification number.