ADULTS FROM THE FIRST NATIONAL HEALTH
AND NUTRITION EXAMINATION SURVEY (NHANES I) WERE TRACED AND
INTERVIEWED AFTER A 10-YEAR INTERVAL IN THE NHANES I EPIDEMIOLOGIC
FOLLOWUP STUDY TO DETERMINE THE IMPACT OF RISK FACTORS FROM THE
EXTENSIVE EXAMINATION ON RATES OF DISEASE AND ITS IMPACT ON
UTILIZATION OF NURSING HOME AND HOSPITAL CARE. THE SURVIVIN COHORT
WILL BE RECONTACTED BY TELEPHONE IN 1985 AND 1986. HOSPITAL RECORDS
AND DEATH CERTIFICATES WILL BE COLLECTED.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.