Open comparisons 2009 : public Health (including the indicator Smoking habits)

This is a translated excerpt from the first report on open comparisons in the public health field, Öppna jämförelser 2009 – Folkhälsa. The main report is the first step in a more longterm improvement effort. It compares indicators related to living conditions, living habits and health effects on the municipal and county council levels.

Municipalities and county councils are responsible for many issues related to health determinants and public health. The indicators are presented on maps for the municipal level and graphs for the county council level. Some indicators are also shown on the county council level for different levels of education.

The table appendix to the report shows the values and ranking of the various indicators for municipalities and county councils as well as background variables, which are not ranked.