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European Health Examination Survey

Acronym
EHES
Leading institute
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Finland - THL
Aim of the Research Network

European Health Examination Survey (EHES) was a collaboration between organizers of national health examination surveys (HES) in Europe. EHES supported capacity building in the EU Member States and aimed to ensure high quality and comparability of the surveys.

Topics
Determinants of health » Socioeconomic and demographic factors
Health status » Morbidity/disability » Self-reported health status
Determinants of health » Individual characteristics and behaviours
Health status » Wellbeing
Health status » Morbidity/disability » Non-communicable diseases
Free keywords
COVID-19
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European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition

Acronym
EPIC
Aim of the Research Network

Investigate the relationships between diet, nutritional status, lifestyle and environmental factors, and the incidence of cancer and other chronic diseases

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The European Injury Data Base

Acronym
IDB
Aim of the Research Network

Surveillance system that provides information on non-fatal unintentional injuries such as home injuries, sports and leisure, workplace and road injuries; in addition to intentional injuries resulting from violence and self-harm.

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EURO-PERISTAT

Acronym
Euro-Peristat
Leading institute
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE
Aim of the Research Network

The objective of the Euro-Peristat Network is to establish a high quality, innovative, internationally recognized and sustainable European perinatal information system. This system's goal is to produce data and analysis on a regular basis for use by national, European and international stakeholders who make decisions about the health and health care of pregnant women and newborns.

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European Association for Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion

Acronym
EuroSafe
Aim of the Research Network

EuroSafe is a non-governmental organisation, representing organisations and individuals working to prevent injury and to promote safety. This includes policies and actions for promoting child safety, consumer safety, safety for seniors, safety of vulnerable road users, safety in sports and the prevention of violence and self harm.

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The European Burden of Disease Network - COST Action CA18218

Acronym
EBoDN
Aim of the Research Network

What are the most relevant diseases in a country? Which risk factors are the strongest contributors to disease and death? How is the impact of different diseases evolving over time, and how does it compare between countries and within subnational units? As the need for prioritising the use of available resources constantly increases, a timely, sound and comprehensive answer to these fundamental questions is more than ever needed to inform public health decision making.

Topics
Health status » Morbidity/disability
Health status » Mortality
Determinants of health
Free keywords
Disability-Adjusted Life Years
Comparative Risk Assessment
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