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Scottish Health Survey Frequently Asked Questions

Questions:

• Which years of the SHeS are available?

• What format is the data available in?

• Where can I obtain statistics and tables from the SHeS?

• Does the SHeS include information at the person level?

• What is the most detailed geography I can analyse the data at?

• Before I order, how do I find out what questions/variables are included?

• Is there a more general FAQ?

Which years of the SHeS are available?

Data from the SHeS are available from our website.

What format is the data available in?

The data are available in SPSS, STATA and ASCII format.

Where can I obtain statistics and tables from the SHeS?

The SHeS reports are downloadable from the Scottish Government website.

Does the SHeS include information at the person level?

Yes, data are available at the household and person level.

What is the most detailed geography I can analyse the data at?

Data are available at the Scottish Health Board level.

Before I order, how do I find out what questions/variables are included?

Variable lists and PDF user guides (including questionnaires) are freely available on our website.

Is there a more general FAQ?

There is a generic FAQ for all surveys available.