title: Using the Indian National Sample Survey data in public health research.
abstract: The National Sample Survey (NSS), instituted in 1950, was the brainchild of Professor Mahalanobis, widely regarded as the father of Indian statistics.1 His ambition was to obtain and quantify comprehensive information on an annual basis on the socio- economic, demographic, agricultural and other profiles of the country, both at the national and state levels. The NSS is a multi- stage, multi-subject and multi-purpose cross-sectional survey, which is conducted annually and covers topics of current interest.
authors.affiliation: ACCESS Health International Inc. 845 UN Plaza, Suite 86A, New York, New York, USA 10017-3536.
authors.forename: Anuradha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Katyal
authors.affiliation: Oxford Policy Management, J-25 Jor Bagh Lane, New Delhi 110003, India.
authors.forename: Prabal V
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.affiliation: SughaVazhvu Healthcare, A2 L.P Amsavalli Illam, Arulananda Nagar, Thanjavur 613007, Tamil Nadu.
authors.forename: Amit
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Samarth
authors.affiliation: ACCESS Health International Inc. 845 UN Plaza, Suite 86A, New York, New York, USA 10017-3536.
authors.forename: Sofi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bergkvist
authors.affiliation: University of East London, IHHD, UH250, Stratford Campus, University of East London, Water Lane, London E15 4LZ, UK - Department of International Health.
authors.forename: Mala
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rao
mesh_terms: D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D011634:Public Health; D012107:Research Design