CHS is a longitudinal cohort study
evaluating people aged 65 years and older and the risk factors
associated with cardiovascular disease. Data is obtained by
questionnaires and exams during yearly clinic visits for 1
additional year. The measures obtained will be used to elucidate
factors associated with subclinical and clinical disease including
stroke, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and death.
The findings will lead to identification of factors that increase
the risk for cardiovascular disease in this older population and
may identify factors which....
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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