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Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi and Statistics Estonia discussed means to strengthen cooperation
Kuupäev 07.10.2022
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This week, a high-level delegation from the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) in the United Arab Emirates is visiting Estonia and Statistics Estonia. The purpose of the visit is to further strengthen the collaboration in the field of statistics to develop and improve activities related to data-based policy making intended to fulfill the national strategic goals.
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Gross wages and salaries are remuneration specified in the employment contract or legislation, including remuneration paid for performance and transactions, which includes taxes and payments withheld under the law. Wages and salaries statistics are based on data from: • the employment register of the Estonian Tax and Customs Board; • income and social tax declarations (form TSD). The employment register provides information about people employed under employment contracts, the Civil Service Act, or service contracts. Tax declarations provide information about payments made. People working
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The focus of the global goal “Good Health and Well-being” is the quality of health, which has the most direct impact on people’s well-being. Important issues include how to improve sexual health, ensure the health of mothers and infants, prevent communicable diseases and ensure accessibility of safe, quality and affordable health care. Disease awareness must be increased and more attention must be paid to prevention. Addictions, including drug abuse and smoking must be prevented and treated more than previously. Reduction in the number of road traffic accidents is emphasised. The Estonian