FINRISK surveys 1972-2012

Summary

Type of data

Data Source
Survey

Type of Study

Data gathering method
Other: postal questionnaire

Access to data

Conditions of access

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

Formats available
SPSS, SAS

Coverage

Coverage 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

Geographical coverage and breakdowns
predefined study regions

Age range
25-74 years

Statistical representativeness
Population representative

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.

Linkage

Standardisation

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.

Data quality

Entry errors if applicable

Breaks

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

Governance

Contact information
Marketta Taimi
THL
THL, P.O. Box 30
FI-00271 Helsinki Finland Phone: +358 29 524 6000
Email: marketta.taimi@thl.fi
Url: http://www.thl.fi/fi_FI/web/fi/tutkimus/hankkeet/finriski

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