This is a request for collection of follow-up information from third party individuals (next-of-kin descendants and physicians) for the participants in the Jackson Heart Study (JHS) Follow-up. The information is necessary to complete the determination of causes of morbidity and mortality in the JHS Cohort and will be used by the public and private sector for public health planning, medical education, other epidemiologic studies, and biomedical research.
US Code:
42 USC 285b-3
Name of Law: Publics Health Service Act
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.