ADULTS FROM THE FIRST NATIONAL HEALTH
AND NUTRIITON EXAMINATION SURVEY (NHANES I) ARE TRACED AND
INTERVIEWED IN THE NHANES I EPIDEMIOLOGIC FOLLOWUP STUD TO
DETERMINE THE IMPACT OF RISK FACTORS FROM THE EXTENSIVE EXAMINATION
ON RATES OF DISEASE AND UTILIZATION OF NURSING HOME AND HOSPITAL
CARE. THE SURVIVING COHORT WILL BE RECONTACTED BY TELEPHONE IN 1986
A 1987. HOSPITAL RECORDS AND DEATH CERTIFICATES WILL BE
COLLECTED.
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.