Health Survey for England 2005
The health of older people
Summary
In 2005 the Health Survey for England focused on the health of
older people. The
findings
from this survey built on information that was obtained in the 2000
survey.
All participants were asked core modules of questions, including
topics such as fruit and vegetable consumption, alcohol consumption
and smoking. In addition to this, older adults were also asked
modules of questions about cardiovascular disease, the use of
health, dental and social care services, chronic diseases and
quality of care.
Nurses recorded key measurements from adults and children, such
blood pressure and waist and hip circumference. Urine samples were
collected from adults who gave their consent and those aged over 65
were asked to perform physical function tests and give a blood
sample.
Next steps
You can read the
findings here or else learn
more about the series.
Using the links below, you can download a summary of the findings,
the report on general health and function (Vol 1), the report on
chronic diseases (Vol 2), the report on social capital and health
(Vol 3), the report on mental health and wellbeing (Vol 4) and the
methodology and documentation.
For further use of the data, see:
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