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Dynamics of Population Aging in Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) Countries, Census Microdata Samples: Finland, 1990 (ICPSR 6797)

Principal Investigator(s): United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Population Activities Unit

Summary: The main objectives of this data collection effort were to assemble a set of cross-nationally comparable microdata samples for Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) countries based on the 1990 national population and housing censuses in countries of Europe and North America, and to use these samples to study the social and economic conditions of older persons. The samples are designed to allow research on a wide range of issues related to aging, as well as on other social phenomena. The Finland m... (more info)

Series: Status of Older Persons in Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) Countries, Census Microdata Samples Series

Access Notes

  • This product is distributed as a CD-ROM.

Dataset(s)

CD-ROM FINLAND_BETA
Documentation:
User agreement.pdf
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Study Description

Citation

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Population Activities Unit. Dynamics of Population Aging in Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) Countries, Census Microdata Samples: Finland, 1990. ICPSR06797-v1. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 1997-11-13. doi:10.3886/ICPSR06797.v1

Persistent URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR06797.v1

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Funding

This survey was funded by:

  • United Nations Population Fund
  • United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
  • United States Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health. National Institute on Aging

Scope of Study

Summary:   The main objectives of this data collection effort were to assemble a set of cross-nationally comparable microdata samples for Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) countries based on the 1990 national population and housing censuses in countries of Europe and North America, and to use these samples to study the social and economic conditions of older persons. The samples are designed to allow research on a wide range of issues related to aging, as well as on other social phenomena. The Finland microdata sample contains information on persons aged 50 and over and on the persons who reside with them. Variables included in this dataset provide information on geographic area, type of residency, type of dwelling, household characteristics and demographic characteristics such as age, sex, year of birth, household composition, marital status, number of children, education, income, religion, and occupation.

Subject Terms:   aging, demographic characteristics, housing, living conditions, older adults

Geographic Coverage:   Finland, Global

Time Period:  

  • 1990

Date of Collection:  

  • 1990

Universe:   All persons and housing units in Finland.

Data Types:   census/enumeration data

Data Collection Notes:

The SAS transport files were created using SAS Version 5.

Methodology

Sample:   The entire population of Finland over age 50 and the persons residing with them.

Data Source:

personal interviews

Version(s)

Original ICPSR Release:  1997-11-06

Version History:

  • 2008-09-24 The confidentiality agreement is now available as a downloadable PDF document.

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