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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,...

    Subject
    Health Status
    Population Characteristics
    Risk Factors
    Access Rights
    Free to All
    Local Expert
    Jiyoung Ahn
    Judith Goldberg
    Leonardo Trasande
    Lorna E. Thorpe
    Niyati Parekh
    Terry Gordon
  • 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...

    Subject
    Chronic Disease
    Health Status
    Mental Health
    Population Characteristics
    Risk Factors
    Access Rights
    Free to All
    Local Expert
    Bonnie Kerker
    Rania Kanchi
  • 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...

    Subject
    Chronic Disease
    Population Characteristics
    Risk Factors
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    Free to All
    Application Required
    Local Expert
    Tanya M. Spruill
  • NYU Dataset

    Asian American Community Health Resources and Needs Assessment 2004 - 2006

    Alternate Title(s)
    CHRNA
    Authors
    Simona Kwon
    Laura Wyatt
    Chau 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...

    Subject
    Health Status
    Mental Health
    Population Characteristics
    Risk Factors
    Access Rights
    Application Required
  • 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...

    Subject
    Health Status
    Population Characteristics
    Risk Factors
    Access Rights
    Free to All
    Application Required
    Local Expert
    Stella Yi
  • 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,...

    Subject
    Chronic Disease
    Health Care System
    Health Status
    Infectious Disease
    Mental Health
    Population Characteristics
    Risk Factors
    Access Rights
    Free to All
    Application Required
    Local Expert
    Niyati Parekh
  • NYU Dataset

    Impact of New York City Sugar Sweetened Beverage Policy on Calories Purchased and Consumed

    Authors
    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...

    Subject
    Health Policy
    Health Status
    Risk Factors
    Access Rights
    Free to All
  • NYU Dataset

    Impact of Philadelphia Calorie Labeling on Calories Purchased

    Authors
    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...

    Subject
    Health Status
    Risk Factors
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    Application Required
    Author Approval Required
  • NYU Dataset

    Using Tax Credits to Introduce Supermarkets in Low-Income Areas Datasets

    Authors
    Brian Elbel
    Description

    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 Status
    Risk Factors
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    Application Required
    Author Approval Required
  • NYU Dataset

    Impact of New York City Calorie Labeling on Calories Purchased

    Authors
    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,...

    Subject
    Health Policy
    Risk Factors
    Timeframe
    2008
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    Application Required
    Author Approval Required