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Ana Ivicević Uhernik1, Silvije Vuletić, Josipa Kern
1Croatian National Institute of Public Health, Zagreb, Croatia. ana.ivicevic@hzjz.hr
Croatian health interview surveys, like CroHort, enable trend analysis of risk factors. Repeated surveys provide comparable data crucial for health policy development and informed decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Health interview surveys are vital for health information.
- Previous Croatian surveys were one-off, limiting data comparison.
- The CroHort study established a cohort for repeated health surveys.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enable repeated surveys of the CroHort cohort for trend analysis.
- To provide comparable data on health risk factors and outcomes.
- To inform health policy through valuable survey data.
Main Methods:
- Repeated survey of CroHort cohort respondents using a similar questionnaire.
- Planned follow-up survey in 2013.
- Planned health interview survey using Eurostat methodology (EHIS) in 2014.
Main Results:
- CroHort enabled comparable data collection on health trends.
- Identified the need for longitudinal data in Croatian health surveillance.
- Highlighted the value of survey data for policymakers.
Conclusions:
- Repeated health surveys are essential for monitoring population health trends.
- The CroHort study provides a foundation for longitudinal health research in Croatia.
- Increased utilization of health survey data by policymakers is recommended.
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