Generating and valorising health information to support public health policy
The service Health information comprises more than 80 scientists working in 5 units. The mission of the Service consists of 3 key elements:
We contribute to, valorise, and strengthen the Belgian and European health information systems
We conduct a number of impactful surveys and monitoring activities, such as the Health Interview Survey, the Food Consumption Survey, the Nutritrack-branded Food Composition Monitor, the Treatment Demand Indicator Register, and the Belgian Early Warning System on Drugs. We valorise these and other data sources within the Belgian health information system to assess the state of public health and answer policy-relevant research questions. We also use our experience and expertise to strengthen the Belgian and European health information system.
We take on a broad and multi-disciplinary view on public health
We generate and valorise health information to monitor the overall state of public health and health inequalities in Belgium. Our projects and activities cover a wide range of diseases and determinants. We have a specific expertise in the epidemiology of chronic diseases, impacting life expectancy and good health. When studying a specific disorder, we take a holistic view by addressing the structural, societal and social context that contributes to the burden of disease.
We provide pro-active policy support, by putting current evidence into context and by evaluating health policy
The results of our work enable decision makers to effectively steer their public health policies on the basis of concrete and objective data. We put health information into context by prioritising diseases and risk factors via our Belgian national burden of disease study. We exchange health information knowledge and expertise through European projects. We furthermore evaluate current health policies, and provide evidence-based support for establishing future health policies, via health impact assessment and foresight studies.
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Study day health information and policy
Our Service organises an annual study day on health information and policy. On his study day we:
- bring together key players of the Belgian health information system
- provide an opportunity to discuss common developments and challenges
- provide ample time for networking
Study day 2023: How can health data and local policy interact successfully?
Study day 2022: Health information and policy
Request for statistical analysis
We have extensive experience in the statistical analysis of data arising from health and nutritional surveys.
Our key health information activities
- Belgian Health Interview Survey
- Interactive analysis of the Belgian Health Interview Survey
- Linkage of Health Interview Survey Data with Health Insurance Data
- Standardised Procedures for Mortality Analysis (SPMA)
- Belgian Health Status Report
- Belgian National Burden of Disease Study
- Belgian Treatment Demand Indicator Register
- Belgian Early Warning System on Drugs
- Belgian Food Consumption Survey
- Food monitoring system to track the nutritional quality of food products on the Belgian market
- European Health Information Portal
Participates in the following projects
Status: Past projects
Status: Ongoing projects
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Name: Jérôme Antoine
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Name: Margot Balcaen
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Name: Sarah Bel
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Name: Nicolas Berger
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Name: Catho Boone
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Name: Laïla Boulbayem
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Name: Elise Braekman
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Name: Helena Bruggeman
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Name: Celia Burgaz
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Name: Nicolas Cammue
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Name: Lisa Cavillot
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Name: Rana Charafeddine
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Name: Rani Claerman
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Name: Silke Cnockaert
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Name: Shona Cosgrove
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Name: Clara Cutello
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Name: Suzannah D'Hooghe
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Name: Sara Dastoum
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Name: Michiel De Bauw
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Name: Robby De Pauw
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Name: Karin De Ridder
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Name: Maarten Degreef
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Name: Stefaan Demarest
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Name: Pascal Derycke
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Name: Brecht Devleesschauwer
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Name: Carlotta Di Bari
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Name: Sabine Drieskens
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Name: Camille Duveau
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Name: Kim Fernandez
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Name: Lydia Gisle
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Name: Vanessa Gorasso
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Name: Lies Gremeaux
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Name: Elise Grimm
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Name: Marie Guichardon
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Name: Bert Hauspie
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Name: Lize Hermans
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Name: Yasemin Inaç
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Name: Manon Janssens
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Name: Charlotte Juton
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Name: Thérésa Lebacq
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Name: Victoria Leclercq
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Name: Anneleen Lintermans
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Name: Nora Lorenzo
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Name: Sarah Nayani
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Name: Fanny Pandolfi
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Name: Arno Pauwels
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Name: Els Plettinckx
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Name: Claudio Proietti Mercuri
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Name: Federica Rossetti
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Name: Miriam Saso
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Name: Masja Schmidt
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Name: Nienke Schutte
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Name: Aline Scohy
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Name: Pierre Smith
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Name: Louise Vaes
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Name: Luk Van Baelen
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Name: Laura Van den Borre
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Name: Johan Van der Heyden
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Name: Jessie Van Kerckhove
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Name: Bram Vandeninden
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Name: Stefanie Vandevijvere
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Name: Maria Salve Vasquez
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Name: Kirsten Verhaegen
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Name: Marie Vermote
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Name: Vicka Versele
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Name: Carole Walker