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Statistics Norway carried out health surveys in 1968, 1975, 1985 and 1995. The Health survey in 1975 was more extensive than the survey in 1968, and conducted more in collaboration with the health authorities. The purpose of the study was like in 1968 to obtain a better overview of diseases and injuries among the population outside the health facility, and to examine the extent to which illness or injury leads to bed rest and decreased activity. One would also map out contact with health care and health care utilization. In 1975 there was also a desire to examine the consequences of illness and injury, for the sick themselves and for their families. Therefore, it is recorded data on absence from work, extra chores and any need for outside help. There were also questions about dental health, drug use and mental health. In this study, there was also greater emphasis on watching the health conditions in the context of socio-demographic factors, leisure activities and smoking and drinking habits. Data for 1975 are divided across two types of devices: personal and sick case.