This information
collection is approved with the understanding that questions 72a
through 72e will be amended consistent with representa- tive
question contained in HHS November 27th Facsimile
transmission.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1993
09/30/1993
07/31/1992
2,086
0
2,256
3,463
0
440
0
0
0
THIS PROSPECTIVE EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDY
IS COMPARING AND CONTRASTING THE INFLUENCES OF PHYSIOLOGICAL,
BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL FORCES ON THE MORTALITY,
MORBIDITY, AND UTILIZATION OF HEALTH SERVICES FOR ELDERLY BLACKS
AND WHITES. THE PARTICIPANTS ARE SAMPLED FROM THE FIVE COUNTIE OF
DURHAM, GRANVILLE, VANCE, WARREN, AND FRANKLIN IN NORTH
CAROLINA.
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.