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The Health Survey for England The Health Survey for England is a
series of annual surveys about the health of people living in
private households in England. It was commissioned by the
Department of Health to provide information about various
aspects of people's health, and to monitor selected health
targets. The survey combines questionnaire-based interviews with
physical measurements and the analysis of blood samples. Blood
pressure, height and weight, smoking, drinking and general
health are covered every year. Each year's survey also has a
particular focus on a disease or condition or population group.
The 2002 Health Survey focused on the health of children and
young people, and on the health of infants (aged under 1) and
their mothers. The sample was in two parts. One was a general
population sample which involved selecting about 6,500
addresses. At each address, all persons were