Health Survey for England - 2010: Source: NHS Information Centre
The Health Survey for England is part of a programme of surveys commissioned by The NHS Information Centre for health and social care. It provides information on a range of aspects concerning the public's health and many of the factors that affect health. The series of Health Surveys for England was designed to monitor trends in the nation's health, to estimate the proportion of people in England who have specified health conditions, and to estimate the prevalence of certain risk factors and combinations of risk factors associated with these conditions. The survey is also used to monitor progress towards selected health targets. The main focus of the survey in 2010 was respiratory health and lung function. Additional areas covering contraception and sexual health, wellbeing, kidney disease and dental health.
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