摘要: Background When Danmarks Statistik (the Central Bureau of Statistics) and the Danish National Institute Social Research jointly published first edition Living Conditions in Denmark fall 1976, step was taken towards an ongoing or recurrent social reporting Denmark. As other countries, over years a growing awareness need to develop statistics supplement national accounts as basis for evaluating development processes had arisen. That there reflected fact that by September 1977, 17,000 copies I st been sold fourth reprint being considered. The publication served very much dual function providing statistical which permitted broader evaluation at same time pointed even further. aimed 'presenting comprehensive selection most important information on disparities living conditions Denmark'. report excelled its systematic documentation currently produced gathered specific purposes. were presented, however, did not constitute coherent body information. Furthermore, various types often defied comparison. It is intended second (to appear summer 1979) improve these shortcomings far possible establishing higher degree coordination among producers be presented. This, only partial solution long run will replaced new statistics.