NavGeneral InfoEmail Print Geography China (CHN) Coverage type Country Time period covered 01/1998 - 12/1998 Series or system China National Health Services Survey Data type Survey: HouseholdInterviewNationally representativeSubnationally representative Summary The 1998 National Health Services Survey (NHSS) evaluated the health needs of urban and rural residents, and the availability and utilization of health services and insurance programs. The survey covered 216,101 people in 56,994 households in rural and urban areas of China. Household interviews were administered by local medical workers, under supervision from doctors. Keywords Antenatal care, Breastfeeding, Cooking fuels, DTP vaccines, Folic acid deficiency, Iron deficiency, Measles vaccines, Sanitation, Skilled birth attendants, Water supply Citation Contributors Ministry of Health (China) Suggested citation Ministry of Health (China). China National Health Services Survey 1998 - China CDC. GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021