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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. The survey is unique in that it combines interviews and physical examinations. NHANES is a major program of the National Center for Health Statistics which is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and has the responsibility for producing vital and health statistics for the Nation.
How do I know this is a legitimate survey? NHANES has a long history; it has been in existence since 1960 and has surveyed over 190,000 people. NHANES was born out of the The National Health Survey Act, 1956. This law authorized a survey to provide current statistical data on the amount, distribution, and effects of illness and disability in the United States. Many organizations including universities support our survey. Learn more: www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes/participant/participation.htm	CONTACT: Susan King (800) 398-1394 susanking@westat.com Sherwin Bates (240) 328-4950 batess@westat.com
News Release: National Health Survey Underway in Williamson County