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6) “(Preferred) data source(s)” lists the type of preferred data source, corresponding
to the order of preference given in the calculation section, when necessary.
Typically, this is either register-based data, Health Interview Survey (HIS), Health
Examination Survey (HES) or special survey. In some cases there can of course
be more than one acceptable data source. In these cases, possible data sources are
given in order of preference by calculation alternative.
7) “Rationale” describes why this indicator is important, especially from the public
health point of view. Examples include size or dynamics of the problem/issue,
evidence of the relevance of the issue in public health terms (for determinants), or
evidence of intervention effectiveness (for prevention or care issues).
8) “Data availability, quality, periodicity” lists the recommended data source (e.g.
Eurostat, WHO Health for All and OECD Health Data databases, national
registers, HIS or HES, project databases, etc.), referring to the order of preference
in the abovementioned sections, when necessary. Some notes on the quality and
availability of the data for the indicator are also presented. This section may also
include additional information by Member States on the potential availability
of indicators for which there are no (comparable) data in the international data
sources, derived mainly from the ECHIM Survey.
9) The “References” section gives references to original publications, websites,
questions and methods in the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS), projects
funded by the former Health Monitoring Programme, Public Health Programme,
etc., that are relevant to the indicator and its operationalisation.
10) Finally, there is the “Work to do” section, which contains notes on what should be
done to improve and complete the Documentation Sheet in question. Eventually,
this section should be blank
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