[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 208 (Tuesday, October 28, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64196-64197]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-25560]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-15-0950]
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted
the following information collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public
and affected agencies.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are
encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (a)
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the
accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; (d) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses; and
(e) Assess information collection costs.
To request additional information on the proposed project or to
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call
(404) 639-7570 or send an email to [email protected]. Written comments and/or
suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice should be
directed to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and
Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Written
comments should be received within 30 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (OMB
No. 0920-0950, expires 11/30/2015)--revision--National Center for
Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC).
Background and Brief Description
Section 306 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C.
242k), as amended, authorizes that the Secretary of Health and Human
Services (DHHS), acting through NCHS, shall collect statistics on the
extent and nature of illness and disability; environmental, social and
other health hazards; and determinants of health of the population of
the United States.
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) have
been conducted periodically between 1970 and 1994, and continuously
since 1999 by the National Center for Health Statistics, CDC. Annually,
approximately 14,410 respondents participate in some aspect of the full
survey. About 9,200 complete the screener for the survey. About 210
complete the household interview only. About 5,000 complete both the
household interview and the Mobile Exam Center (MEC) examination. Up to
2,500 additional persons might participate in tests of procedures,
special studies, or methodological studies. Participation in NHANES is
completely voluntary and confidential. A three-year approval is
requested.
NHANES programs produce descriptive statistics which measure the
health and nutrition status of the general population. Through the use
of physical examinations, laboratory tests, and interviews NHANES
studies the relationship between diet, nutrition and health in a
representative sample of the United States. NHANES monitors the
prevalence of chronic conditions and risk factors. NHANES data are used
to produce national reference data on height, weight, and nutrient
levels in the blood. Results from more recent NHANES can be compared to
findings reported from previous surveys to monitor changes in the
health of the U.S. population over time. NCHS collects personal
identification information. Participant level data items will include
basic demographic information, name, address, social security number,
Medicare number and participant health information to allow for
linkages to other data sources such as the National Death Index and
data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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A variety of agencies sponsor data-collection components on NHANES.
To keep burden down, NCHS cycles in and out various components. The
2015-2016 NHANES physical examination includes the following
components: Oral glucose tolerance test (ages 12 and older),
anthropometry (all ages), 24-hour dietary recall (all ages),
physician's examination (all ages, blood pressure is collected here),
oral health examination (ages 1 and older), hearing (ages 20-59), dual
X-ray absorptiometry (total body composition ages 6-59 and
osteoporosis, vertebral fractures and aortic calcification ages 40 and
older). The oral health examination includes the collection of an oral
human papilloma virus (HPV) specimen on those ages 14-69.
While at the examination center additional interview questions are
asked (6 and older), and a second 24-hour dietary recall (all ages) is
scheduled to be conducted by phone 3-10 days later. Beginning in 2015,
collection of four additional oral HPV specimens will occur in the home
at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months after the first collection. Specimens will
be returned via mail.
The bio-specimens collected for laboratory tests include urine,
blood, vaginal and penile swabs, oral rinses (HPV) and household water
collection. Serum, plasma and urine specimens are stored for future
testing if the participant consents.
The following major examination or laboratory items, that had been
included in the 2013-2014 NHANES, were cycled out for NHANES 2015-2016:
Physical activity monitor, taste and smell component and upper body
muscle strength (grip test).
Most sections of the NHANES interviews provide self-reported
information to be used either in concert with specific examination or
laboratory content, as independent prevalence estimates, or as
covariates in statistical analysis (e.g., socio-demographic
characteristics). Some examples include alcohol, drug, and tobacco use,
sexual behavior, prescription and aspirin use, and indicators of oral,
bone, reproductive, and mental health. Several interview components
support the nutrition monitoring objective of NHANES, including
questions about food security and nutrition program participation,
dietary supplement use, and weight history/self-image/related behavior.
NHANES data users include the U.S. Congress; numerous Federal
agencies such as other branches of the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and the United States
Department of Agriculture; private groups such as the American Heart
Association; schools of public health; and private businesses. There is
no cost to respondents other than their time. The total estimated
annualized burden hours are 43,525.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden
Type of respondents Form name Number of responses per per response
respondents respondent (in hrs)
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Individuals in households............ NHANES Questionnaire.... 14,410 1 2.5
Individuals in households............ Special Studies......... 2,500 1 3
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Leroy A. Richardson,
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific
Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2014-25560 Filed 10-27-14; 8:45 am]
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