Survey: The Estonian Health Interview Survey (ETeU) (Estonia)

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: General data on the household and household members; Health status; Accidents and injuries; Mental health; Emotional feeling; Physical and sensory functional limitations; Taking care of yourself; Housework; Preventive actions; Sexual behavior; Studies and work; Place of residence; Childhood home; Social support; Use of outpatient care; Use of hospital and day care; Use of medicines; Smoking, Alcohol consumption; Drug use; Weight, Growth and physical activity, Eating habits, and attitudes [1]. More information about the data contained in the dataset [2], in Health behavior and health > Estonian Health Survey. Questionnaires information [3], in Results and Publications > 2019 Survey.

Data level: Respondent level.

Available data level: Estonian residents aged 15 and older are surveyed.

Number of Records: Unknown.

Date Range: 1996 onwards.

Cancer Areas of Interest: Unknown.

Data access: Publicly available [4], in Health and health behaviour > Estonian Health Interview Survey.

Contact information: Information [5].