The Danish Health Examination Survey 2007-2008 (DANHES 2007-2008)

TY - JOUR

T1 - The Danish Health Examination Survey 2007-2008 (DANHES 2007-2008)

AU - Eriksen, Louise

AU - Grønbæk, Morten

AU - Helge, Jørn Wulff

AU - Tolstrup, Janne Schurmann

AU - Curtis, Tine

PY - 2011/3/1

Y1 - 2011/3/1

N2 - Aims: The Danish Health Examination Survey (DANHES 2007—2008) was carried out by the National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, in 13 Danish municipalities in 2007—2008. The focus of the survey was diet, smoking, alcohol, and physical activity. The aim of the survey was to establish a research database for future cross-sectional and follow-up studies. Methods: DANHES 2007—2008 included internet-based questionnaires and a health examination. There were two different questionnaires: A basic questionnaire on socio-demography, health behaviour, self-reported health status, and living conditions, and a supplementary food frequency questionnaire. The health examination contained measurements of blood pressure, resting heart rate, height, weight, fat percentage, waist and hip circumference, blood and hair samples, spirometry, bone mineral density, physical performance, muscle strength, and aerobic fitness. Results: A total of 76,484 people completed the basic questionnaire, and 18,065 adult individuals participated in the health examination, corresponding to a response rate of 14% and a participation rate of 10%, respectively. Conclusions: The database from DANHES 2007—2008 is unique in its size and diversity of measurements and questionnaire contents. Data can be linked to various registers through the Danish civil registration system, and blood samples are stored in a biobank allowing for genetic analyses. Hence, DANHES 2007—2008 forms the basis for future research projects with a focus on health behaviour and prevention of lifestyle-related diseases.

AB - Aims: The Danish Health Examination Survey (DANHES 2007—2008) was carried out by the National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, in 13 Danish municipalities in 2007—2008. The focus of the survey was diet, smoking, alcohol, and physical activity. The aim of the survey was to establish a research database for future cross-sectional and follow-up studies. Methods: DANHES 2007—2008 included internet-based questionnaires and a health examination. There were two different questionnaires: A basic questionnaire on socio-demography, health behaviour, self-reported health status, and living conditions, and a supplementary food frequency questionnaire. The health examination contained measurements of blood pressure, resting heart rate, height, weight, fat percentage, waist and hip circumference, blood and hair samples, spirometry, bone mineral density, physical performance, muscle strength, and aerobic fitness. Results: A total of 76,484 people completed the basic questionnaire, and 18,065 adult individuals participated in the health examination, corresponding to a response rate of 14% and a participation rate of 10%, respectively. Conclusions: The database from DANHES 2007—2008 is unique in its size and diversity of measurements and questionnaire contents. Data can be linked to various registers through the Danish civil registration system, and blood samples are stored in a biobank allowing for genetic analyses. Hence, DANHES 2007—2008 forms the basis for future research projects with a focus on health behaviour and prevention of lifestyle-related diseases.

KW - Adult

KW - Aged

KW - Cross-Sectional Studies

KW - Denmark

KW - Female

KW - Follow-Up Studies

KW - Health Behavior

KW - Health Status

KW - Health Surveys

KW - Humans

KW - Internet

KW - Male

KW - Middle Aged

KW - Public Health

KW - Questionnaires

KW - Self Report

KW - Socioeconomic Factors

KW - Young Adult

U2 - 10.1177/1403494810393557

DO - 10.1177/1403494810393557

M3 - Journal article

C2 - 21257645

SN - 1403-4948

VL - 39

SP - 203

EP - 211

JO - Acta socio-medica Scandinavica

JF - Acta socio-medica Scandinavica

IS - 2

ER -