A FOLLOWUP OF ADULTS WHO RECEIVED
PHYSICAL EXAMS IN THEIR FIRST NHANES 1971-75, TO INVESTIGATE
RELATIONSHIP OF EARLIER HEALTH DATA AND SUBSEQUENT MORBIDITY AND
MORTALITY. PARTICIPANTS ARE INTERVIEWED IN HOMES, NURSING HOMES OR
OTHER INSTITUTION IN WHICH THEY RESIDE. HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME
RECORDS ARE SOUGHT TO VERIFY DIAGNOSIS.
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.