national center for health statistics (nchs)

What Types of Data Does NCHS Collect?

The NCHS collects a wide range of health-related data through various surveys and programs, including:
1. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS): This survey collects information on a broad range of health topics through personal household interviews.
2. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES): NHANES gathers data through interviews and physical examinations to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children.
3. National Vital Statistics System (NVSS): NVSS provides official vital statistics data on births, deaths, marriages, and divorces.
4. National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG): This survey collects data on family life, marriage, divorce, pregnancy, infertility, use of contraception, and men's and women's health.

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