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National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
- 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. The survey is unique in that it combines interviews and physical examinations. NHANES is a major program of the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). The NHANES program began in the early 1960s and has been conducted as a series of surveys focusing on different population groups or health topics. In 1999, the survey became a continuous program that has a changing focus on a variety of health and nutrition measurements to meet emerging needs.
- Subject
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Medicine & Health
- Geographic Coverage
- United States
- Timeframe
- 1959 - Present
- Access Rights
- Free to all