The WHI Observational Study will
provide needed information on health and disease risk for women.
The study will collect data from 86,886 menopausal women on
biomarkers and risk factors for disease and the women will be
followed for an average of 8 years to determine associations of
these requirements with disease. The aggregate information will be
analyzed and reported in appropriate journals.
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.