Approved
consistent with clarifications in NIH memos of 2-1-01 and 2-5-01
(stating that questions on the respondents childhood will only be
asked in the first year).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2004
02/29/2004
02/28/2001
15,113
0
34,017
3,746
0
17,726
0
0
0
The ARIC study will conduct morbidity
and mortality follow-up in 15,800 original participants for the
purpose of studying the determinants of cardiovascular disease. It
will conduct community surveillance to monitor the trends in
myocardial infarction and coronary heart disease death.
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with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
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benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
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