Data collection in SLOSH
SLOSH is a long term study that follows people over time to better understand the link between living conditions and health. Since the start 20 years ago, twelve data collections have been completed in SLOSH. It is now time for the 2026 survey. A separate data collection is conducted for young individuals this year as well.
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This year’s SLOSH survey has been sent to over 52,000 individuals across the country. The participants respond to questions about their working life, everyday life, and health, providing a broad picture of people’s living conditions. The responses constitute a valuable resource for research and contribute to an increased knowledge about the factors that influence health over time.
Participants are followed over time
The survey is open to both people who are working and those who are not working, for example those who are unemployed, on sick leave, or studying. Participants who have retired are also encouraged to continue completing the questionnaire. Being able to follow participants over an extended period of time is of great value for research, as it makes it possible to study how different living conditions affect people’s health in the long term.
For the third consecutive year, a separate survey has been sent to individuals under the age of 30 through the Y SLOSH project. The aim of the project is to deepen knowledge about young people’s life situations, with a particular focus on study environment, labour market entry, and mental health problems. Data from this year’s surveys are expected to be ready for research purposes early next year.
The Swedish Longitudinal Occupational Survey of Health (SLOSH)
SLOSH is an internationally leading panel study that elucidates how various aspects of people's working lives, private lives and health interact over time.
Research based on SLOSH contribute to increased knowledge that may serve as an important basis for efforts to improve public health.
SLOSH is located at the Stress Research Institute, a part of the Department of Psychology, Stockholm University. Project leader for SLOSH is Hugo Westerlund, professor of epidemiology.
Last updated: 2026-04-16
Source: REWHARD