European health examination surveys - a tool for collecting objective information about the health of the population

• Main Authors: Hanna Tolonen (Author), Päivikki Koponen (Author), Ala'a Al-kerwi (Author), Nada Capkova (Author), Simona Giampaoli (Author), Jennifer Mindell (Author), Laura Paalanen (Author), Maria Ruiz-Castell (Author), Antonia Trichopoulou (Author), Kari Kuulasmaa (Author), for the EHES Network (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Representative and reliable data on health and health determinants of the population and population sub-groups are needed for evidence-informed policy making; planning and evaluation of prevention programmes; and research. Health examination surveys (HESs) including questionnaire...