[Information system of the Federal Health Monitoring System. An online database offering a wide range of health information].
The information system of the Federal Health Monitoring System (http://www.gbe-bund.de) offers as an online database a wide range of coordinated health information in words and figures. High-performance software tools allow the information to be researched, analyzed flexibly, and downloaded onto the user's own PC for subsequent processing. At present, the core of the information system represents more than 650 million data from more than 100 data sources, combined in sensible indicators. Clearly arranged diagrams, easy-to-understand texts, and precise definitions complete the offer. Documentations contain additional information on more than 200 data sources, features of surveys, methodological questions of surveys, and contact persons.
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Statistisches Bundesamt, Zweigstelle, Bonn. karin.boehm@destatis.de
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D019992:Databases as Topic; D005858:Germany; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008838:Microcomputers; D009862:Online Systems; D012984:Software