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Nosologists: What do they do and why is it important? "How many causes of death are there?" The question makes experts from the Division of Vital Statistics (DVS) share looks and smiles as they point towards enormous binders. A death certificate often includes a series of conditions that led to the death of an individual. This detailed work is collected as part of our national vital registration system. |
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NHANES' MEC Collects Health Data The Mobile Exam Center (MEC), an important part of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), offers selected participants many tests and measurements not commonly performed during routine doctor visits. Results from the MEC provide information about the health status of the US non-institutionalized population. |
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C-SPAN Interview - Cynthia Ogden and Allison Aubrey Guests talked about the American diet and how it had changed over the last 50 years. Among the topics they addressed were growing obesity and diabetes rates; increasing caloric, sugar and carbohydrate content in food; and consumption of fast food and sugary drinks. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. |
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CDC's Rothwell epitomizes 'top shelf' leadership Charles Rothwell, director of the Division of Vital Statistics at the National Center for Health Statistics, said he was bowled over when he learned one of his colleagues nominated him to be a Top Leader in Federal Service and that a panel of judges had selected him as one of the five award winners. |
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Conversation with the Director - Sam Notzon CDC Director Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, speaks with health statistician Sam Notzon, PhD, about the important role of registration and vital statistics in public health around the world. |
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The temptation to submit derived variables with your RDC proposal may be great, but resist it. Always send the original variables. You will avoid costly delays and additional set-up fees, thus saving yourself time and money. |
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Commitment to Scientific Integrity NCHS is designated as one of the principle statistical agencies and as such embraces a common set of professional standards and operational practices to ensure the quality, integrity and credibility of its statistical activities. |
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How NCHS Protects Your Privacy Learn about NCHS confidentiality practices. |
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Adjusting National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Sample Weights for Women of Childbearing Age Series 2, Number 157, May 2013
Declines in State Teen Birth Rates by Race and Hispanic Origin NCHS Data Brief No. 123, May 2013
Health Behaviors of Adults: United States, 2008–2010 Series 10, Number 257, May 2013
Adoption and Use of Electronic Health Records and Mobile Technology by Home Health and Hospice Care Agencies NHSR No. 66, May 2013
Trends in Allergic Conditions Among Children: United States, 1997–2011 NCHS Data Brief No. 121, May 2013
Consumption of Added Sugars Among U.S. Adults, 2005–2010 NCHS Data Brief No. 122, May 2013
Recent Declines in Infant Mortality in the United States, 2005–2011 NCHS Data Brief No. 120, April 2013
Strategies Used by Adults to Reduce Their Prescription Drug Costs NCHS Data Brief No. 119, April 2013
First Premarital Cohabitation in the United States: 2006–2010 National Survey of Family Growth NHSR No. 64, April 2013
Trends in High LDL Cholesterol, Cholesterol-lowering Medication Use, and Dietary Saturated-fat Intake: United States, 1976–2010 NCHS Data Brief No. 117, March 2013
Trends in Inpatient Hospital Deaths: National Hospital Discharge Survey, 2000–2010 NCHS Data Brief No. 118, March 2013
Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January–September 2012 National Health Interview Survey NHIS Early Release, March 2013
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QuickStat of the WEEK
From 2003–2006 to 2007–2010 the percentage of daily calories consumed from fast foods among adults aged ≥20 years declined from 12.8% to 11.3%. A decrease from 12.7% to 10.5% also was observed for those aged 40–59 years, but no statistically significant change was noted for persons aged 20–39 years or ≥60 years. During both periods, the percentage of daily calories from consumption of fast foods was highest among those aged 20–39 years.
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