title: National health and nutrition examination survey: plan and operations, 1999-2010.
abstract: Background-Starting in 1999, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) became a continuous, ongoing annual survey of the noninstitutionalized civilian resident population of the United States. A continuous survey allowed content to change to meet emerging needs. Objective-This report describes how NHANES for 1999-2010 was designed and implemented. NHANES is a national survey designed to provide national estimates on various health-related topics. Methods-The survey used in-person face-to-face interviews and physical examinations for data collection. Approximately 5,000 people per year participated in NHANES. The 5,000 people surveyed each year are representative of the entire U.S. population.
authors: National Center for Health Statistics.
authors: George
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authors: Zipf
authors: Harris Corporation.
authors: Michele
authors: M
authors: Chiappa
authors: National Center for Health Statistics.
authors: Kathryn S
authors: KS
authors: Porter
authors: National Center for Health Statistics.
authors: Yechiam
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authors: Ostchega
authors: National Center for Health Statistics.
authors: Brenda G
authors: BG
authors: Lewis
authors: National Center for Health Statistics.
authors: Jennifer
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authors: Dostal