Swiss Health Survey
Initiatives
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* It provides important information on the state of health of the population, health behaviour and the use of health services. Due to its regular implementation, developments can be observed over time.
* This survey has been carried out every five years since 1992 and is part of the data collection programme of the Swiss population census since 2010.
- Start Year
- 1992
Visit Swiss Health Survey
Design
- Study design
- Population cohort
Recruitment
- Sources of Recruitment
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- Individuals
Number of participants
- Number of participants
- 41,008
- Number of participants with biosamples
- Supplementary Information
- Resident population in private households aged 15 or over was questioned living in Switzerland. The survey was carried out throughout 2012 to counterbalance any seasonal variations.
Access
Availability of data and biosamples
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