Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) conducted a nationwide opinion poll during the period of February 10-19, 2012. 2029 respondents were interviewed; the survey covered all regions of Ukraine, Crimea and Kyiv; sample was random and representative for the population of Ukraine aged 18 years and older.

Statistical sampling error (with a probability of 0.95 and a design-effect 1.5) does not exceed 3.3% for index close to 50%, 2,8% - index close to 25%, 2,0% - index close to 10%, 1 4% - index close to 5%.

KIIS tracks the dynamics of self-assessment of health of population of Ukraine by means of Omnibus research since 1995 (medical researches show that self-assessment of health is closely related to the real level of health). It was observed the deterioration of such self-esteem during the long period of time. However, starting from the beginning of the century we note a gradual and steady increase in the population’s optimism in view of its own health. 

 

# As of February, 2012, 41% of adults described their health as good or very good, which is more than twice as big as the same indicator in 2001 (19%);
 
# The number of those who negatively assess their health, has reduced: from 31.4% in 2001, to 16.5% in 2012;
 
# By Age: the number of people who positively rate their health, has significantly increased in all gender and age groups, except the oldest (60 years and older);
 
# By Gender: men traditionally overestimate their health unlike women, and this is typical for all ages;
 
# In terms of education: the higher it is, the more people feel healthier. Thus, according to the results of the February KIIS survey, there are only 18% of respondents among people with incomplete secondary education who positively think of their health; and 51% of people with higher education think they are healthy.
 
# Researches show that positive assessment of one’s health, usually affects the overall well-being. Thus, respondents who feel healthy, more commonly consider themselves happy as well.