Finnish experiences of health monitoring: local, regional, and national data sources for policy evaluation

• Main Authors: Katri Kilpeläinen (Author), Suvi Parikka (Author), Päivikki Koponen (Author), Seppo Koskinen (Author), Tuulia Rotko (Author), Timo Koskela (Author), Mika Gissler (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2016-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Finland has a long tradition of gathering information about the health and welfare of the adult population. Design: Surveys and administrative registers form the basis for national and local health monitoring in Finland. Results: Different data sources are used in Finland to develop key...