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China National Health Services Survey 2003 - China CDC

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General Info
Geography 
China (CHN)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/2003 - 12/2003
Series or system 
China National Health Services Survey
Data type
Survey:
  • Household
  • Interview
  • Nationally representative
  • Subnationally representative
Summary 

The 2003 National Health Services Survey (NHSS) evaluated the health needs of urban and rural residents, and the availability and utilization of health services and insurance programs. The survey covered 193,689 people in 57,000 households in China. Household interviews were administered by local medical workers, under supervision from doctors. The survey achieved an in-person adult response rate of 77.8%.