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General description
The Healthy Ireland Survey (HIS) is an annual survey conducted to gather data on the health and wellbeing of the Irish population. Initiated by the Department of Health, this survey aims to inform health policies and programs by providing a comprehensive overview of health behaviors, health status, and healthcare utilization among Irish residents.
A representative sample of Ireland's population aged 15 and over is used for the Healthy Ireland Survey; often, this number exceeds 7,500. Ipsos MRBI has been the company doing fieldwork thus far. The data collected covers a wide array of health-related topics, contributing to the understanding and improvement of public health in Ireland.
Benefit and categories
Benefits
- Policy Development: Informs the creation of evidence-based health policies and interventions.
- Public Health Monitoring: Tracks health trends and identifies at-risk groups, aiding in targeted public health initiatives.
- Comprehensive Health Data: Offers detailed information on various health aspects of the Irish population.
Categories
- Health Status: Chronic conditions, self-perceived health, mental health.
- Health Behavior: Physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, dietary habits.
- Healthcare Utilization: Access to healthcare services, use of preventive measures.
- Socio-Demographic Data: Age, gender, income, education.
Related publications
- Healthy Ireland survey 2021: summary report
- Healthy Ireland survey 2015: summary of findings
- Active commuting associations with BMI and self-rated health: a cross-sectional analysis of the Healthy Ireland survey
- Adult Smoking in Ireland: A Special Analysis of the Healthy Ireland Survey and The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA)
Data access
Data from the Healthy Ireland Survey is available to researchers upon request.