Survey: The Estonian Health Interview Survey (ETeU) (Estonia): Difference between revisions

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Primary purpose: The aim of ETeU is to assess the health status of the Estonian population, the factors influencing it, the restrictions caused by health, the need for assistance, the use of health care services and to compare the results with previous surveys.

Sponsor, manager or home institution: National Institute for Health Development; Statistics Estonia.

Type of information: The questionnaire covers a broad range of health-related topics, such as demographic information and health status, such as age, sex, year, self-perceived health, diagnosis, periodicity of physician consultation; lifestyle and environment: the survey asks about the employment status, alcohol consumption, smoking habit; mental health and well-being; functional and physical limitations: the questionnaire explores physical disabilities or difficulties in performing daily tasks; accidents and injuries: medical procedures; chronic conditions: specific questions are dedicated to a range of chronic illnesses and conditions. The data dictionaries can vary according the year. To access all questionnaires, click here to learn more.

Available type of information: household characteristics, self-perceived health, other determinants of health, education, employment status, place of residence, periodicity of physician consultation, number of drugs, smoking habit, alcohol consumption. Click here to learn more.

Data level: patient level.

Available data level: regional level

Number of Records: unknown.

Date range: 1996 onwards.

Cancer areas of interest: C00-C97: All cancer types. Click here to learn more.

Data access: partially publicly available. Click here to access, go to "Health and health behaviour" > "Estonian Health Interview Survey". Instructions to request data for restricted content click here to access.

Contact information: Click here to access.

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 '''Sponsor, manager or home institution:''' [[dataOwner::National Institute for Health Development]]; [[dataOwner::Statistics Estonia]].
-'''Type of information:''' The questionnaires has a broad range of health-related topics, such as Demographic Information, Health Status: such as general health, chronic diseases, and acute conditions. This includes questions on diagnoses, symptoms experienced over the past 12 months, medication usage, and the impact of these conditions on daily activities.
+'''Type of information:''' The questionnaire covers a broad range of health-related topics, such as demographic information and health status, such as [[hasVariable::age]], [[hasVariable::sex]], [[hasVariable::year]], [[hasVariable::self-perceived health]], [[hasVariable::diagnosis]], [[hasVariable::periodicity of physician consultation]]; lifestyle and environment: the survey asks about the [[hasVariable::employment status]], [[hasVariable::alcohol consumption]], [[hasVariable::smoking habit]]; mental health and well-being; functional and physical limitations: the questionnaire explores physical disabilities or [[hasVariable::comorbidities|difficulties]] in performing daily tasks; accidents and injuries: [[hasVariable::medical procedures]]; chronic conditions: specific questions are dedicated to a range of chronic illnesses and conditions. The data dictionaries can vary according the year. To access all questionnaires, [https://www.tai.ee/et/teadustoo/teadustoo-ulevaade/rahvastikupohised-uuringud/eesti-terviseuuring click here to learn more].
-Lifestyle and Environment: The survey asks about the respondent's work environment, physical activities, dietary habits, and exposure to potential health risks.
-Mental Health and Well-being: It includes a significant focus on mental health, assessing feelings of depression, anxiety, and overall emotional well-being over the past two weeks. Respondents are asked about their experiences with stress, loneliness, and other emotional states.
-Functional and Physical Limitations: The questionnaire explores physical disabilities or difficulties in performing daily tasks, such as walking or hearing, and the use of assistive devices.
-Accidents and Injuries: It queries the occurrence of accidents or injuries within the last year, their nature, and any medical treatment required.
-Chronic Conditions: Specific questions are dedicated to a range of chronic illnesses and conditions, assessing everything from cardiovascular health to allergies and pain management.The data dictionaries can vary according the year. To access all questionnaires, [https://www.tai.ee/et/teadustoo/teadustoo-ulevaade/rahvastikupohised-uuringud/eesti-terviseuuring click here to learn more].
 '''Available type of information:''' [[availableVariable::household characteristics]], [[availableVariable::self-perceived health]], [[availableVariable::other determinants of health]], [[availableVariable::education]], [[availableVariable::employment status]], [[availableVariable::place of residence]], [[availableVariable::periodicity of physician consultation]], [[availableVariable::number of drugs]], [[availableVariable::smoking habit]], [[availableVariable::alcohol consumption]]. [https://statistika.tai.ee/Resources/PX/Databases/Andmebaas/05Uuringud/01ETeU/03Haigused/ETUinfo_en.htm#metoodika Click here to learn more].