A RANDOM SAMPLE OF 5,336 MEN AND WOMEN
AGED 65 AND OLDER WILL BE SELECTED FROM FOUR COMMUNITIES. THEY WILL
PROVIDE MEDICAL, SOCIAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AND WILL
PARTICIPATE IN TWO CLINICAL EXAMINATIONS TO STUDY RISK FACTORS FOR
THE ONSET AND PROGRESSION OF CLINICAL CORONARY HEART DISEASE AND
STROKE, A RELATED PRECLINICAL CONDITIONS.
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.