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Taiwan National Health Interview Survey 2009-2010

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
2009 National Health Access and Drug Abuse Survey
Geography 
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
06/2009 - 02/2010
Series or system 
Taiwan National Health Interview Survey
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Household
  • Individual
  • Interview
  • Nationally representative
Summary 

The Taiwan National Health Interview Survey 2009 covered topics such as demographic information, health status, health care, and behaviors including smoking, drinking, and drug use. The sample size covered 23 cities and counties with approximately 30,528 participants. The questionnaires were divided by age groups: under 12 years, 12-64 years, and over 65 years of age. The self-answer questionnaires on drug use were also divided by age groups: 12-17 years and 18-64 years of age. In an aim to make processing more efficient and to enhance the quality of data collection, the 2009 survey utilized computer-assisted personal interviewing and computer-assisted self-interviewing. 

More information on questionnaire design and site visits is available on the 2009 survey page.

Keywords 
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