THIS CENSUS, THE LONGEST CONTINUOUS
TIME SERIES IN THE AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH HISTORY, IS EXTREMELY
VALUABLE FOR STUDYING CHANGES IN THE UTILIZATION OF STATE MENTAL
HOSPITALS BY DIFFERENT AGE-SEX-DIAGNOSIS SUBGROUPS. THESE DATA, THE
ONLY AVAILABLE INFORMATI ON PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS BY STATE, ARE
ALSO USEFUL IN MEASURING VARIABILITY IN SERVICE UTILIZATION
PATTERNS, TO BETTER UNDERSTAND
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.