Health Survey for England 2009
Currently in the field with our interviewers and nurses
About this study
The 2009 report for the Health Survey for England includes
results about kidney disease and personal care plans. The report
includes the latest findings from the authoritative health survey
with trends dating back to 1993.
As in previous years, core modules such as alcohol consumption,
smoking and fruit and vegetable consumption were also asked.
Key measures, including blood pressure and waist and hip
circumference, were obtained by our nurses from all those who gave
consent.
Some key findings include:
Between 5% and 10% of adults have symptoms of kidney damage, although only around 2% report a doctor's diagnosis of kidney disease. Reassuringly, all those in the survey with severe kidney disease (Stage 4 or 5) had been diagnosed.
Three times as many men in the lowest income bracket have kidney disease than men in the highest income bracket (2.4% compared with 0.8%) and nearly three times as many women in the lowest income bracket (1.4%) than women in the highest income bracket (0.5%).
We presented findings to policy makers and practioners - you can download the slides here.
The Health Survey for England is funded by The NHS Information
Centre and informs health policy in England.
In 2009 the Health Survey provides the first national picture of
chronic kidney disease - as well as asking questions about whether
people are aware they have kidney problems, analysis of blood and
urine samples shows whether people have signs of possible disease.
The survey results show the need to tackle kidney disease, with
early detection and treatment greatly improving outcomes. We
recently presented these findings to policy makers and practioners
- you can download the slides here.
Methods
In 2009 a total of 4,645 adults and 3,957 children were
interviewed.
Participants were selected using a random probability sample. The
survey design ensures that every address has an equal chance of
being included in the survey and the results are representative of
the English population living in private households.
Data was collected through an interview, and if participants
agreed, a visit from a specially trained nurse.
Next steps
You can find out lots more about the Health Survey for England 2009 from the NHS Information Centre website. Visit this page to:
- Read a summary of the key findings
- Read the full report
- Read about the methods and documentation
You can download trend tables for key changes in core topics and measurements here.
How we are working
NatCen works in partnership with UCL to deliver the Health Survey for England. The survey is commissioned by The NHS Information Centre for health and social care.
Timeline
You can:
Of interest:
- NatCen Social Research
- 35 Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0AX
- Charity no. 1091768
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