Russia Longitudinal Monitoring Survey (RLMS)

Principal Investigator(s): University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Carolina Population Center

Summary: Russia Longitudinal Monitoring Survey (RLMS) is a household-based survey designed to measure the effects of Russian reforms on the health and economic and social well-being of households and individuals. This is the only nationally representative longitudinal and cross-sectional survey conducted in Russia (sampling designed by S. Herringa and L. Kish). The study focuses on the impact of reforms on household consumption and individual health and measured by a variety of means: detailed mon... (more info)

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Summary:   Russia Longitudinal Monitoring Survey (RLMS) is a household-based survey designed to measure the effects of Russian reforms on the health and economic and social well-being of households and individuals. This is the only nationally representative longitudinal and cross-sectional survey conducted in Russia (sampling designed by S. Herringa and L. Kish). The study focuses on the impact of reforms on household consumption and individual health and measured by a variety of means: detailed monitoring of individuals' health status and dietary intake and numerous other behaviors\; precise measurement of household-level expenditures, incomes, and service utilization\; and collection of relevant community-level data, including region-specific prices and community infrastructure data. Surveys have been conducted at least annually since 1992. The 13th round is being collected in 2004.

Subject Terms:   diet, economic reform, health status, household composition, household consumption, household expenditures, household income, households, income, social reform

Geographic Coverage:   Russia, Global

Data Collection Notes:

These data are not available from ICPSR. Users should consult the data owners directly for details on obtaining the data and documentation