Insight into a maturing population
The primary objective of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) is to collect longitudinal multidisciplinary data from a representative sample of the English population aged 50 and older.
We collect both objective and subjective data relating to health and disability, biological markers of disease, economic circumstance, social participation, networks and well-being.
News and updates
ELSA data available
The ELSA datasets and associated documentation for Wave 0 (i.e. HSE) and Waves 1, 2, 3 , 4 and 5 are all available on the Economic and Social Data Service.
Wave 5 report published
A report using data from the fifth wave of the ELSA study was published on 15 October 2012. The report and summary tables of data are available on the website.
Report details
Summary tables of data
Presentations from the launch
