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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. An ongoing annual survey combines interviews and physical examinations. The NHANES interview includes demographic, socioeconomic, dietary, and health-related questions. The examination component consists of medical, dental,...
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Health StatusPopulation CharacteristicsRisk Factors
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- Free to All
- Local Expert
- Jiyoung AhnJudith GoldbergLeonardo TrasandeLorna E. ThorpeNiyati ParekhTerry Gordon
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New York City Health and Nutrition Examination Study
- Alternate Title(s)
- NYC HANES
- Authors
- Lorna E. Thorpe
- Description
The NYC Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NYC HANES), modeled on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), is a population-based, cross-sectional study with data collected from physical examinations, clinical and laboratory tests, as well as face-to-face interviews and audio computer-assisted self-interviews (ACASI). It was first conducted in 2004 by the NYC Department...
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Chronic DiseaseHealth StatusMental HealthPopulation CharacteristicsRisk Factors
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- Free to All
- Local Expert
- Bonnie KerkerRania Kanchi
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Jackson Heart Study
- Alternate Title(s)
- JHS
- Description
The Jackson Heart Study (JHS) is a population-based longitudinal study based in Jackson, Mississippi that investigates risk factors for cardiovascular disease among African Americans. It is a collaborative research project by the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, and Tougaloo College. The primary objective is to investigate environmental and genetic factors associated...
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Chronic DiseasePopulation CharacteristicsRisk Factors
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- Free to AllApplication Required
- Local Expert
- Tanya M. Spruill
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NYU Dataset
Asian American Community Health Resources and Needs Assessment 2004 - 2006
- Alternate Title(s)
- CHRNA
- Authors
- Simona KwonLaura WyattChau Trinh-Shevrin
- Description
The Community Health Resources and Needs Assessment (CHRNA) project is a large-scale health needs assessment in diverse, low-income Asian American communities in New York City. The project uses a community-engaged and community venue-based approach to assess existing health issues, available resources, and best approaches to meet community health needs. Questions asked in the CHRNAs assess various...
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Health StatusMental HealthPopulation CharacteristicsRisk Factors
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- Application Required
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Los Angeles County Health Survey
- Alternate Title(s)
- LACHS
- Description
The Los Angeles County Health Survey (LACHS) is a population-based telephone survey that has been conducted approximately every three years since 1997 by the Office of Health Assessment and Epidemiology (OHAE) at the Department of Public Health of Los Angeles County. LACHS collects information about overall health, health care issues, and health indicators of physical and mental well-being from a representative...
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Health StatusPopulation CharacteristicsRisk Factors
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- Free to AllApplication Required
- Local Expert
- Stella Yi
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Demographic and Health Surveys
- Alternate Title(s)
- DHS
- Description
The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program overseen by the US Agency for International AID (USAID) uses nationally representative surveys, biomarker testing, and geographic location to collect data on monitoring and impact evaluation indicators for individual countries and for cross-country comparisons. Standardized DHS surveys include the Demographic and Health Survey, Service Provision Assessment,...
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Chronic DiseaseHealth Care SystemHealth StatusInfectious DiseaseMental HealthPopulation CharacteristicsRisk Factors
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- Free to AllApplication Required
- Local Expert
- Niyati Parekh
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NYU Dataset
Impact of New York City Sugar Sweetened Beverage Policy on Calories Purchased and Consumed
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- Brian Elbel
- Description
This dataset was collected as part of a planned evaluation of New York City’s proposed soda portion cap policy. Data was collected in three waves. Wave 1 was conducted between January and April 2013; Wave 2 was conducted between August and November 2013; and Wave 3 was conducted between January and June 2014. A total of 11,614 adults participated. Point-of-purchase receipt and survey data was collected...
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Health PolicyHealth StatusRisk Factors
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- Free to All
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NYU Dataset
Impact of Philadelphia Calorie Labeling on Calories Purchased
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- Brian Elbel
- Description
The study was designed to determine whether a city-mandated policy requiring calorie labeling at fast food restaurants was associated with consumer awareness of labels, calories purchased, and number of fast food restaurant visits. Point-of-purchase receipts, in-person interviews, and telephone surveys via random-digit dialing were collected as a part of this study on calorie labeling in fast food...
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Health StatusRisk Factors
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- Application RequiredAuthor Approval Required
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NYU Dataset
Using Tax Credits to Introduce Supermarkets in Low-Income Areas Datasets
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- Brian Elbel
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Researchers collected data in the South Bronx to determine the impact of government-subsidized supermarkets in high-need areas on food availability and dietary habits. Data was collected in Morrisania, a community in the South Bronx where the government-subsidized New York City FRESH Program supermarket was opened and in Highbridge, a comparison community in the South Bronx that does not have a similar...
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Health StatusRisk Factors
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- Application RequiredAuthor Approval Required
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NYU Dataset
Impact of New York City Calorie Labeling on Calories Purchased
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- Brian Elbel
- Description
Point-of-purchase receipt and survey data was collected from 1,156 adults at fast food restaurants in order to measure the impact of a New York City law mandating the labeling of calories in all chain restaurants. The data was collected over a four week period in 2008 both before and after the law was implemented. Data was collected in two locations: in New York City, where the law was implemented,...
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Health PolicyRisk Factors
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- 2008
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- Application RequiredAuthor Approval Required