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National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
- Alternate Title(s)
- NHANES
- Description
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a program of studies designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States. Participants are selected via a random sampling method. The survey is unique in that it combines interviews and physical examinations. The NHANES interview includes demographic, socioeconomic, dietary, and health-related questions. The examination component consists of medical, dental, and physiological measurements, as well as laboratory tests administered by highly trained medical personnel.
- Subject
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Health Status IndicatorsPopulation Health
- Geographic Coverage
- United States
- Access Rights
- Unrestricted access
- Local Experts
- Alan R. ShuldinerBraxton C. MitchellGulam Muhammed Al KibriaMarc C. HochbergMichael MillerMichelle D. ShardellOdessa R. AddisonRebecca M. BrotmanReese CrispenSamer S. El-KamaryYan Wang