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Belgium Survey of Health, Aging and Retirement in Europe, Wave 6 2015

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General Info
Geography 
Belgium (BEL)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
02/2015 - 11/2015
Data type
Survey:
  • Household
  • Individual
  • Interview
  • Longitudinal
Summary 

The Survey of Health, Aging and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) is a multi-country longitudinal study of aging in Europe. Wave 6 took place in 2015. It included a main questionnaire that included modules on health status and behaviors, self-reported height and weight, mental health, economic status, and social support. Wave 6 added the new innovation of Dried Blood Spots data collection.

Further information on SHARE survey methodology is available on the SHARE website.

Keywords 
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