FinHealth 2017

Overview
Type of information
Survey/interview data
URL of the data source
https://thl.fi/en/web/thlfi-en/research-and-development/research-and-projects/n…
Description

The purpose of the FinHealth Study is to collect up-to-date information on the health and well-being of adults residing in Finland, and on the factors influencing their health and well-being.

Your valuable contribution will

  • support the study of disease prevention and treatment 
  • promote the ability to function and well-being of Finnish people
  • improve Finnish health care and welfare services. 

The study is carried out at 50 localities in 2017, with the objective of studying 10,000 randomly selected persons over the age of 18.

The study consists of a physical examination and questionnaires. Some subjects also take walking or balance tests or an extensive nutrition interview.

Funding

Main funding for the survey came from the budgetary funds of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. Different stakeholders also provided funding for the specific sections of the survey

Free keywords
Risk factors
Population health
smoking
physical activity
diet
blood pressure
Diabetes
cholesterol
alcohol
general health
mental health
Public health
Topics
Determinants of health » Individual characteristics and behaviours;
Determinants of health » Physical and social environment;
Determinants of health » Socioeconomic and demographic factors;
Health status » Morbidity/disability;
Health status » Wellbeing
Country(ies):
GEO coverage
Nuts 2
Target Population
General population
Age range
From 18 years
Sex
Both
Data Collection Period
Language(s)
English,
Finnish,
Swedish
Updating Periodicity
Every 5 years
Personal Identifier
National identifier
Level of aggregation
Individual
Terms of data access - URL
https://aineistokatalogi.fi/catalog/studies/0253da6a-3f98-4547-b779-7264dc301d0f
Terms of data access

Data access can be requested through THL biobank. Application process is described at https://thl.fi/en/web/thl-biobank/for-researchers/application-process 

Linkage possible
Yes
Data Owner(s)
TERVEYDEN JA HYVINVOINNIN LAITOS
Contact name
Seppo Koskinen
Contact e-mail
seppo.koskinen@thl.fi
Contact info (address)

https://thl.fi/en/web/thlfi-en/research-and-development/research-and-projects/national-finhealth-study/contact-details

Updated on 31 March 2022