NIOSH plans to conduct a prospective
cohort sutdy of 20000 workers to identify the effect of specific
job stressors on the occurrence of heart disease and depression.
The study will involve one in-person baseline evaluation, followed
by three annual mailed questionnaires, as well as evaluations of
the work sties. Known risk factors for heart disease and
depression, as well as other sources of stress outside the
workplace will be evaluated.
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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).
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the proposed collection of information, that the certification
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(ii) Use of information;
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(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;
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and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.