4324.0 - Information Paper: National Health Survey - Confidentialised Unit Record Files, 2001  
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 19/09/2003   
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OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION

This paper provides information about the release of microdata from the 2001 National Health Survey (NHS). The data are available through Confidentialised Unit Record Files (CURFs) released with the approval of the Australian Statistician. The files are available either on CD-ROM or through the Remote Area Data Laboratory (RADL).

ABOUT THE SURVEY

The 2001 NHS is the fifth health survey of its type conducted by the ABS; previous surveys were conducted in 1977-78, 1983, 1989-90 and 1995. Published results and a CURF on CD-ROM are available from each of those surveys.

The 2001 NHS survey was conducted by the ABS in a sample of 17,918 private dwellings across Australia from February to November 2001. Both urban and rural areas in all states and territories were covered, but sparsely settled areas of Australia were excluded. Non-private dwellings, such as hotels, motels, hospitals, nursing and convalescent homes and short-stay caravan parks were not included in the survey.

For information about the 2001 National Health Survey or about the data contained on the confidentialised unit record files contact <health@abs.gov.au> or telephone Canberra (02) 6252 6415.

For Information about obtaining access to the files contact <curf.management@abs.gov.au> or telephone Canberra (02) 6252 5853.