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Canada General Social Survey 1991

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
General Social Survey (GSS), Cycle 6: Health
Provider 
Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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Geography 
Canada (CAN)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/1991 - 12/1991
Series or system 
Canada General Social Survey
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Individual
  • Interview
Summary 

Canada's General Social Survey collected data on social trends over time through annual surveys and special topics questionnaires. This sixth round of the General Social Survey collected data on health and lifestyle, including topics such as: health status, disability, tobacco and alcohol use, and sleep. The sample covered 11,500 individuals age 15 and older.

Keywords 
Alcohol use, Disability, Health care use, Health status, Limited mobility, Physical activity, Sleep, Telephones, Tobacco smoking
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021