| 1. |  | Self-reported illness The prevalence of self-reported longstanding illness has increased over the lifetime of the GHS rising from 21% of adults and children in 1971 to 32% in 2000. The proportion reporting a longstanding illness increased steadily during the 1970s but has sinc ... [View Item>>] | |
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| 2. |  | Chronic sickness Respondents are asked whether
they have a longstanding illness, disability or infirmity. This question has
been included in the GHS in its present form since 1972. Those who report a
longstanding illness are then asked if this limits their activit ... [View Item>>] | |
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| 4. |  | Self-reported sickness and regional variations The main regional analysis throughout this report is based on Government Office Region, but for the health data there is policy interest in figures presented for NHS Executive Region Office Areas. These areas came into effect in April 1999 with some bound ... [View Item>>] | |
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