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Statistics - Compendium

  • Last modified date:
    9 February 2007

Statistical information - how the information is made available and whether it is available free of charge or upon payment

Health Survey for England

Description - National Statistics. A series of general population surveys about the health of people in England. The Health Survey started in 1991 and the information is used to underpin and improve targeting of nation-wide health policies. A unique feature of the Health Survey is that it combines questionnaire answers with physical measurements such as analysis of blood samples, ECG readings and lung function tests.

Availability - Annually in winter.

Cost - Main reports are priced publications available through The Stationery Office. Booklet summarising key results is free of charge. Text of reports and trend tables available free on DH web site.

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