Search results

Why is the register needed? the register creates target groups based on birth year and sends out screening invitations the data in the register will allow for analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness and quality of the screening programmes

We are a positively evaluated research and development institution, whose activities have been judged to meet internationally recognised standards in the field of health. In 2021, 71 research articles were published, of which 67 ( 94%) were in category 1.1, i.e. internationally recognised peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Registries and studies Maintaining the national cancer registry, which provides the basis for population-based cancer incidence and survival statistics. Maintaining the national cancer screening registry, which provides data for analysing and evaluating the effectiveness and quality of screening programmes.

Studies and analyses Monitoring the state of health promotion in the workplace through a workplace health promotion survey, which is carried out every 5 years.

Studies and analyses Producing county health and wellbeing reviews. Carrying out surveys and analyses to assess the health determinants of local populations. Publishing data on localities in the Health Statistics and Heal

Research and development Monitoring and researching drug use and developing responses. Surveys including: - Health Behaviour among the Estonian Adult Population Survey

Research and development Monitoring and researching HIV-related situations and developing responses HIV prevalence surveys, especially among vulnerable target groups such as people who inject drugs, men who have sex with men, etc.

Tuberculosis Register Compiling data on all TB cases, drug resistance and TB treatment. Using data from the register to analyse the effectiveness of treatment and to plan control measures and health services. Providing da

Why do we need a register? National cancer incidence statistics is based on the Cancer Registry’s data. The data could be used for the analysis of cancer incidence and survival and for epidemiological and other research.

Why is the register needed? The aim of the register is to collect and process data on causes of death for national social policy planning, assessment of population structure and health status, and planning prevention activities.