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United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017-2018

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
NHANES 2017-2018
Geography 
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/2017 - 12/2018
Series or system 
United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Exam
  • Household
  • Individual
  • Interview
Summary 

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a nationally representative, ongoing research survey designed to measure the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States. NHANES uses a combination of interviews, physical examinations, and laboratory tests to collect data; interviews include questions concerning demographics, diet, conditions, and health status information, while the examination component consists of medical, dental, and physiological measurements. Blood, urine, and other samples are collected for a variety of laboratory tests and are also saved for a national probability sample of genetic material.

Keywords 
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