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Germany Survey of Health, Aging and Retirement in Europe, Wave 4 2011-2012

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General Info
Geography 
Germany (DEU)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
02/2011 - 03/2012
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 4 took place primarily in 2011, with some data collection in 2010 and 2012. Wave 4 was the third regular panel wave of the survey, following the SHARELIFE survey in Wave 3. It included a main questionnaire that included 20 modules on health status and behaviors, self-reported height and weight, mental health, economic status, and social support. 

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

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