Study title

Statistics Norway's (SSB) Level of living - cross-section study (with rotating themes) have as it's primary objective to, over time, cover all important issues concerning the level of living. The topics have rotated in the following way: Working conditions in 1996, 2000, 2003, 2006 and 2009; Living conditions, community and leisure in 1997, 2001, 2004 og 2007; Health in 1998, 2002, 2005 and 2008. The main topic of the Level of Living Survey 2003 is health. The issues that are covered includes: - personal assessment of own health - sickness, injuries and disabilities - effects of sickness and injury - use of health services - smoking and exercise. Other themes that are touched upon are related to place of residence, household, work and social contact.