THE PURPOSE OF THE BEREAVEMENT
SUBSTUDY IS TO DETERMINE (1) HOW THE DEATH OF ONE SPOUSE AFFECTS
THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF THE SURVIVING SPOUSE AND (2) HOW
SOCIAL SUPPORT AND THE SURVIVOR'S MODE OF ADAPTATION MODIFY HEALTH
OUTCOMES RELATED TO BEREAVEMENT. PARTICIPANT IN THE IOWA 65+ RURAL
HEALTH STUDY WILL BE ELIGIBLE.
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).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.