Data Collection for Macao Health Survey 2006 has been completed

Data collection for “Macao Health Survey 2006” has been completed in late October after a period of more than four months. The survey was jointly organized by the Health Bureau of the Macao SAR government and the Macao Polytechnic Institute to study the prevalence of selected diseases and risk factors among the adult population in Macao. This is the first health survey in Macao with an approach of a random sample of population and a representative sample size, in a total of 3,120 participants. The next step will be data entry and data analysis. According to the plan, a final report of the survey will be presented in the end of next year. The government will then have more details about the health status of the Macao inhabitants. The Coordination Committee of the “Macao Health Survey 2006” appreciates the support from the society and particularly, all the participants in the survey, as well as the strict collaboration from all personnel involved in the total process. For inquiries or suggestions, please call “Macao Health Survey 2006” coordination center at 5976114 from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm during Monday to Friday.