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National health and nutrition examination survey: plan and operations, 1999-2010

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The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) as mentioned in this paper is a continuous, ongoing annual survey of the non-institutionalized civilian resident population of the United States.
Abstract
Background-Starting in 1999, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) became a continuous, ongoing annual survey of the noninstitutionalized civilian resident population of the United States. A continuous survey allowed content to change to meet emerging needs. Objective-This report describes how NHANES for 1999-2010 was designed and implemented. NHANES is a national survey designed to provide national estimates on various health-related topics. Methods-The survey used in-person face-to-face interviews and physical examinations for data collection. Approximately 5,000 people per year participated in NHANES. The 5,000 people surveyed each year are representative of the entire U.S. population.

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The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: Sample Design, 1999-2006.

TL;DR: The broad design specifications for the 1999-2006 survey including survey objectives, domain and precision specifications, operational requirements, sample design, and estimations procedures are described.

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: sample design, 2007-2010.

TL;DR: The broad design specifications for the 2007-2010 survey cycle, including survey objectives, domain and precision specifications, and operational requirements unique to NHANES are described, including the calculation of sampling rates and sample selection methods.

Plan and operation of the HANES I augmentation survey of adults 25-74 years United States, 1974-1975.

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