THESE LARGE COMMUNITY-BASED
EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES OF ELDERLY PERSONS WILL DETERMINE THE
INFLUENSES OF PHYSIOLOGICAL, BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AN ENVIRONMENTAL
FORCES ON THE MORTALITY, MORBIDITY, AND UTILIZATION OF HEALTH
SERVICES IN THE ELDERLY. ELIGIBLE RESPONDENTS ARE THE PARTICIPANTS
IN THE THREE EPESE STUDY SITES, IOWA, EAST BOSTON, AND NEW
HAVEN.
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.