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December, 2007

Publications

bullet itemHigh Serum Total Cholesterol—An Indicator for Monitoring Cholesterol Lowering Efforts: U.S. Adults, 2005–2006. Click to open PDF file 457 KB

New

bullet itemEarly Childhood (ECQ_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemPesticide Use (PUQMEC_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemReproductive Health (RHQ_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemRespiratory Health and Disease (RDQ_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemSmoking - Cigarette Use (SMQ_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemSmoking - Household Smokers (SMQFAM_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemSmoking - Recent Tobacco Use (SMQRTU_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemSocial Support (SSQ_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemWeight History, 8-15 years (WHQMEC_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemErthyrocyte Protoporphyrin (EPP_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemIron, TIBC, Transferrin Saturation (FETIB_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemHDL Cholesterol (HDL_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemHuman Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemPSA and Questions (PSA_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemLab 06 Urinary Iodine (L06UIO_C 2003-2004)

Updated

bullet itemLab 06 Ferritin and Transferrin Receptor (L06TFR_C 2003-2004)
Ferritin data were added to the existing data file.
 

November, 2007

Publications

bullet itemObesity Among Adults in the United States—No Statistically Significant Change Since 2003–2004

New

bullet itemLab06 Urinary Total Arsenic and Speciated Arsenics (L06UAS_C 2003-2004)

Updated

bullet itemHousing Characteristics (HOQ_C 2003-2004)
The 2003-2004 Housing Characteristics data contains a correction for one response category of the variable HOQ040 - When was this {mobile home/house/building} originally built? In the first release, responses of "don't know" were erroneously set to missing. This error has been corrected in this re-released dataset.

bullet item2001-2002 Dietary Interview Data
The NHANES 2001-2002 dietary interview data were re-released to include a set of weights (i.e., variable: WTDRD1) that is recommended for use in analysis. This new set of dietary intake weights for 2001-2002 data is comparable with the Day 1 dietary weights created for 2003-2004 data, and the weights WTDRD1 are recommended for analyses that combine 2001-2002 and 2003-2004 dietary data. Please see the documentation provided with this new release for more details on the dietary intake weights.

First Release of 2005-2006 Survey Data

bullet itemDemographics (demo_d 2005-2006)

bullet itemBowel Health (bhq_d 2005-2006)

bullet itemBlood Pressure and Cholesterol (bpq_d 2005-2006)

bullet itemCardiovascular Disease (cdq_d 2005-2006)

bullet itemDiet Behavior and Nutrition (dbq_d 2005-2006)

bullet itemDiabetes (diq_d 2005-2006)

bullet itemHealth Insurance  (hiq_d 2005-2006)

bullet itemMedical Conditions (mcq_d 2005-2006)

bullet itemPhysical Activity (paq_d 2005-2006)

bullet itemPhysical Activity Individual Activity File (paqiaf_d 2005-2006)

bullet itemPhysical Functioning (pfq_d 2005-2006)

bullet itemWeight History, 16 years and older (whq_d 2005-2006)

bullet itemBody Measurements (BMX_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemBlood Pressure (BPX_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemUrinary Albumin and Creatinine (ALB_CR_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemStandard Biochemistry Profile (BIOPRO_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemComplete Blood Count (CBC_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemC-reactive Protein (CRP_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemPhlebotomy Fasting Questionnaire (FASTQX_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemTotal Cholesterol (TCHOL_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemUrine Pregnancy Test (UCPREG_D 2005-2006)
 

October, 2007

New

bullet itemLab06 Vitamin A, E and Carotenoids (L06_B 2001-2002)

bullet itemLab45 Vitamin A, E and Carotenoids (L45_C 2003-2004)

Updated

bullet itemEarly Childhood Questionnaire (ECQ_B 2001-2002)

bullet itemEarly Childhood Questionnaire (ECQ_C 2003-2004)
For the Early Childhood Questionnaires for 2001-2004, errors in the reported values for ECD010 (Age of mother at time of birth) and ECD070A and ECD070B (weight at birth) have been corrected.

bullet itemLab40 Biochemistry Profile (L40_C 2003-2004)
The documentation of Lab 40 Biochemistry Profile was updated to correct the Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) method description.

bullet itemNHANES II Hepatitis A and B (NH2HEPAT 1976-1980)

bullet itemNHANES Herpes I and II (NH2HERPE 1976-1980)
The NHANES II (1976-1980) hepatitis and herpes data were re-released (see “Hepatitis A and B” and “Herpes I and II” on NHANES II page) to replace the previous release entitled Herpes and Hepatitis”. In previous release, the herpes data and the hepatitis data were combined into the same file, and the herpes data did not have the correct version. The new release has the correct data version, newly compiled documentation files, and the latest release format.

NHANES III Tutorial now available

To meet the growing demands of NHANES data users, a second web-based tutorial was developed to promote and facilitate broader and more proficient use of NHANES III data. The tutorial is intended to serve as:

bullet itemA step-by-step course on NHANES III data retrieval and analysis for new users.

bullet itemA self-learning tool for novice and infrequent users to supplement their knowledge of the NHANES III datasets.

The NHANES III tutorial, which consists of courses orienting the user to the survey, preparing an analytic dataset, and survey design factors, is now available on the NHANES website. This tutorial supplements the Continuous NHANES tutorial. While Continuing professional education credit is available for the Continuous NHANES Web Tutorial, it is not available for the NHANES III Web Tutorial.

The access to NHANES Tutorials is available via the second bulleted link 'NHANES Tutorials', located under the 'What's New' item or through the icon on the right side of the NHANES home page.
 

September, 2007

New

bullet itemLab06 Vitamin D (L06_B 2001-2002)

bullet itemLab06 Vitamin D (L06_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemNHANES II Syphilis Serological Markers (NH2SYPHI 1976-1980)

Updated

bullet itemLab 06 Nutritional Biochemistries (L06 1999-2000)
A parenthesis ")", which was missing due to a typing error, was added at the end of the formula "AxSym = 10**(0.983*log10(IMX) + 0.0418" on page 7 of the documentation.

 

August, 2007

New

bullet itemPrescription Medications (RXQ_RX_C 2003-2004)

 

Updated

bullet itemLab 06 Heavy Metals (L06HM_B 2001-2002)
Fourteen values of urine cadmium (URDUCD) were updated based on additional data delivery from the lab.

bullet itemLab 25 Complete Blood Count (L25_B 2001-2002)
The description of the derivation of LBDLYMNO, LBDMONO, LBDNENO, LBDEONO, and LBDBANO was modified to make it more accurate.

bullet itemLab 25 Complete Blood Count (L25_C 2003-2004)
The description of the derivation of LBDLYMNO, LBDMONO, LBDNENO, LBDEONO, and LBDBANO was modified to make it more accurate.

bullet itemLab 28 Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (L28PBE_C 2003-2004)
Unit labels and lipid adjusted variables were added.

July, 2007

New

bullet itemLab 06 Heavy Metals (L06HM_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemLab 06 Urinary Mercury (L06UHG_C 2003-2004)

 

Updated

bullet itemLab 06 Methylmalonic acid and Homocysteine (L06MH_C 2003-2004)
Methylmalonic acid data were added.

bullet itemLab 24 Polyfluorinated compounds (L06PFC_C 2003-2004)This data was temporarily withdrawn in June 2007 due to a laboratory calculation error, which has been corrected.

bullet itemLab 26 Priority Pesticides and Organophosphate Pesticides (L26PP_B 2001-2002)
URXDCB has been removed.

bullet itemLab 28 Persistent Organochlorines, Furans, and Co-Planar PCBs (L28POC_B 2001-2002)
One variable in the earlier release, LBX201, has been renamed LBX199 to ensure consistency among different release cycles of the survey.

bullet itemLab 26 Priority Pesticides and Organopohosphate Pesticides (LAB26PP 1999-2000)
URXDCB, URXCAR, and URXNAP have been removed.

bullet itemLab 02 Hepatitis (L02 C 2003-2004)

bullet itemLab 02 Hepatitis (L02 B 2001-2002)

bullet itemLab 02 Hepatitis (Lab02 1999-2000)
Because of quality control issues LBXHBS (antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen) has been removed from the Hepatitis data for years 1999-2004. This variable will be released after these issues have been resolved.

June, 2007

New

bullet itemLab 24 Environmental Phenols (L24 C 2003-2004)

bullet itemLab 28 Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (L28 C 2003-2004)

 

Updated

bullet itemLab 05 Chlamydia and Gonorrhea (L05 B 2001-2002) Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Typographical errors were corrected.

bullet itemLab 05 Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (L05 C 2003-2004) Typographical errors were corrected, and the description of the lab method in the documentation was revised

bullet itemLab 11 C-Reactive Protein (L11 B 2001-2002) NTX data were added.

May, 2007

New

bullet itemDermatology (DEX C 2003-2004)

bullet itemNHANES III 27A--Surplus Sera Laboratory Component: Cystatin C

 

Updated

bullet itemLab 06 Nutritional Biochemistries (L06 B 2001-2002) The homocysteine data, which were removed in March 2007, have been re-released with modifications to the data and document.

bullet itemLab 06 Vitamin C (L06VIT_C 2003-2004) The decimal point for variable LBDVICSI (Vitamin C (umol/L)) was changed from a whole number to a number with one decimal point so that the lower-than-the-detection-limit values would be identified correctly.

bullet itemLab 24 Polyfluorinated Compounds (L24PFC_C_2003-2004) has been temporarily withdrawn from release. PFOS concentrations were based on an incorrect mass spectrometric transition. A corrected dataset and documentation will be posted.

April, 2007

Updated

bullet itemLab 02 Hepatitis files for 1999–2000, 2001–2002, and 2003–2004  were updated. Data for hepatitis B and D were added.

bullet itemLab 06 Nutritional Biochemistries file for 1999–2000 was updated.  The documentation files were updated to add an analytical note for homocysteine.

March, 2007

New

bullet itemFood Security (FSQ 2003-2004)

Updated

bullet itemDietary Supplement Use (DSQ C 2003-2004) Dietary supplement files were updated to add supplement records collected in the prescription medications section of the SP questionnaire. These include prescription supplements and other items later determined to be supplements.

bullet itemThe 1999–2000, 2001–2002, and 2003–2004 document files for Lab10am (Plasma Glucose) and Lab13am (Triglycerides) were modified to clarify directions on use of the subsample weights.

bullet itemNHANES III 22A -- Surplus Sera Antibody to Human Herpes Virus 8 Alternative cutoff points were added.

bullet itemLab 06 Nutritional Biochemistries (L06 B 2001-2002)  Homocysteine for 2001-2002 has been temporarily removed. This analyte was measured by two different methods during the 2001-2002 cycle. The data will be adjusted and reposted at a later date.

February, 2007

New

bullet itemLab 43 Vitamin B6 (L43 C 2003-2004)

Updated

bullet itemVarlab 1999-2000 Tuberculosis (TB) variables were removed from this lab data variable list. TB data are located on the examination data web page and TB variables included in the examination data variable list.

January, 2007

New

bullet itemDietary Supplement Use (DSQ C 2003-2004)

bullet itemSocial Support (SSQ C 2003-2004)

bullet itemNHANESIII 26A--Surplus Sera Laboratory Component:  Antibody to Toxocara Larva Migrans

bullet itemAlcohol Use (ALQ C 2003-2004)

bullet itemDrug Use (DUQ C 2003-2004)

bullet itemImmunization (IMQ C 2003-2004)

bullet itemLab 06 Ferritin and Transferrin Receptor (L06TFR C 2003-2004)

bullet itemLab 04 Volatile Organic Compounds in Blood and Water (L04 1999-2000)

Updated

bullet itemLab 39 Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin and Selenium (L39EPP 2003-2004) Selenium data were added.

bullet itemUrine Collection (Pregnancy) (UC 1999-2000) The document file was modified to clarify which eligible sample persons are included in the data.

bullet itemPhysical Activity Monitor (PAXRAW_C_2003-2004) An incorrect description of the variable PAXDAY was corrected in the documentation.

November, 2006

New

bulletLab 35 Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (L35 C 2003-2004)

Updated

bulletPHPYPA Urinary Phthalates (PHPYPA B 2001-2002) This document was revised to remove incorrect statements regarding polyaromatic hydrocarbon analytes and variable detection limits. In fact, for all polyaromatic hydrocarbon analytes in this data set, the detection limit was constant.

October, 2006

New

bulletNHANES III Series 25A--Surplus Sera Laboratory Component:  Racial/Ethnic Variation in Sex Steroid Hormone Concentrations Across Age in US Men

bulletSurplus Specimen Data--Antibody to Human Herpes virus 1 (Ages 6-13) (Surplus Sera) (SSHSV1 B 2001-2002)

bulletSurplus Specimen Data--Antibody to Human Herpes Virus 1 (Surplus Sera) (SSHV1 1999-2000)

bulletSurplus Specimen Data--Perfluorinated Chemicals (Surplus Sera) (SSPFC 1999-2000)

Updated

bulletLab 11 C-Reactive Protein (L11 B 2001-2002) Data for bone alkaline phosphatase (BAP) (variable name: LBDBAP) were added.

bulletNHANES III Series 23A -- Insulin Like Growth Factor (IGF-I) and IGF Binding Protein-3  One value of IGP_I was updated. Measuring unit errors were corrected. The label for IGP_BP3 was modified.

bulletLab 21 Volatile Organic Compounds (L21 1999-2000) Lab21 Volatile Organic Compounds (1999-2000) has been updated to correct errors in identifying the results that were below the limit of detection, and in the fill values used for results that were below the limit of detection.

September, 2006

New

bulletFamily Smoking (SMQFAM C 2003-2004)

bulletHousing Characteristics (HOQ C 2003-2004)

bulletSmoking and Tobacco Use (SMQ C 2003-2004)

bulletSmoking and Tobacco Use (MEC) (SMQMEC C 2003-2004)

bulletPhone Follow-up Questionnaire Component:  Hepatitis C Follow-up Questionnaire Data) (HCQ C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 13AM Triglycerides and LDL Cholesterol (13AM C 2003-2004)

bulletPhone Follow-up Questionnaire Component:  Hepatitis C Follow-up Questionnaire Data (HCQ B 2001-2002

bulletNHANES III Series 24A--Surplus Sera Laboratory Component:  Antibody to GAD65

bulletNHANES III Series 23A--Surplus Sera Laboratory Component:  Insulin Like Growth Factor (IGF-I and IGF Binding Protein-3

bulletSurplus Specimen Data -- Nitrate, thiocyanate, perchlorate (Surplus Urine) (SSNO3P_B 2001-2002)

bulletDietary Interview (Individual Foods -- First Day) (DR1IFF C 2003-2004)

bulletDietary Interview (Individual Foods -- Second Day) (DR2IFF C 2003-2004)

bulletDietary Interview (Total Nutrient Intakes -- First Day) (DR1TOT C 2003-2004)

bulletDietary Interview (Total Nutrient Intakes -- Second Day) (DR2TOT C 2003-2004)

Updated

bulletNotice of Corrections to Lab Data for Updates in September 2006 Click to open PDF 100 kb

bulletNHANES Analytic and Reporting Guidelines The NHANES Analytic and Reporting Guidelines were updated in September 2006 to correct minor typographical errors in the SAS variables names for Stratum and MVU variables.

August, 2006

New

bulletCardiovascular Disease and Health (CDQ C 2003-2004)

bulletDermatology (DEQ C 2003-2004)

bulletHealth Insurance (HIQ C 2003-2004)

bulletHospital Utilization (HUQ C 2003-2004)

bulletMedical Conditions (MCQ C 2003-2004)

bulletMiscellaneous Pain (MPQ C 2003-2004)

bulletKidney Conditions - Urology (KIQ U C 2003-2004)

bulletProstate Conditions (KIQ P C 2003-2004)

bulletComposite International Diagnostic Interview:

sub bullet itemMajor Depression Module (CIQDEP C 2003-2004)

sub bullet itemGeneralized Anxiety Disorder Module (CIQGAD C 2003-2004)

sub bullet itemPanic Disorder Module (CIQPAN C 2003-2004)

Updated

bulletNotice for Correction of Serum Creatinine for NHANES III, NHANES 1999-2000, 2001-2002 and 2003-2004 Click to open PDF 100 kb

bulletBody Measures (BMX B 2001-2002) The name of the SAS dataset was corrected to match that of the codebook and export file (BMX_B). No changes have been made to the BMX_B data.

bulletLab 03 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (L03 C 2003-2004 An inaccurate statement in the document file about HIV-positive participants was corrected.

bulletLab 03 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (L03 B 2001-2002 An inaccurate statement in the document file about HIV-positive participants was corrected.

bulletLab 03 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (L03 1999-2000 An inaccurate statement in the document file about HIV-positive participants was corrected.

bulletLab 40 Biochemistry Profile (L40_C 2003-2004) Data for serum creatinine were added to the file.

bulletOsteoporosis (OSQ C 2003-2004) The OSQ_C documentation file was revised. No changes were made to the OSQ_C dataset.

bulletDiet Behavior and Nutrition (DBQ C 2003-2004) The DBQ_C documentation file was revised to correct typographical errors. No changes were made to the DBQ_C dataset.

bulletDiet Behavior and Nutrition (DBQ B 2001-2002) The DBQ_B codebook was revised to correct typographical errors. No changes were made to the DBQ_B dataset.

bulletMedical Conditions (MCQ B 2001-2002)
The MCQ_B data and related files were revised to correct topcoding on age variables, and to replace a continuous year variable with a discrete variable having three values: Before 1972, 1972-1991, and 1992-present.

bulletOsteoporosis (OSQ B 2001-2002)
The OSQ_B data and related files were revised to correct topcoding on age variables.

bulletMedical Conditions (MCQ 1999-2000)
The MCQ data and related files were revised to correct topcoding on age variables, and to replace a continuous year variable with a discrete variable having three values: Before 1972, 1972-1991, and 1992-present.

bulletOsteoporosis (OSQ 1999-2000) The OSQ data and related files were revised to correct topcoding on age variables.

Special Release

NHANES Web-based Tutorial

To meet the growing demands of NHANES data users, a web-based tutorial was developed to promote and facilitate broader and more proficient use of NHANES data. The tutorial is intended to serve as:

bulletA step-by-step course on NHANES data retrieval and analysis for new users.

bulletA self-learning tool for novice and infrequent users to supplement their knowledge of the NHANES database and the analysis techniques required to properly analyze this complex dataset.

bulletA reference for experienced researchers highlighting NHANES analytic nuances and sample program code.

The first phase of the tutorial is now accessible via the NHANES home page. Some modules/sections are still incomplete, but will be posted on the NHANES website as soon as they are complete. The targeted completion date for the entire tutorial is January 2007.

 July, 2006

New

bulletOral Health (Addendum) (OHXADD C 2003-2004)

bulletOral Health (Dentition) (OHXDEN C 2003-2004)

bulletOral Health (Lower Periodontal) (OHXPRL C 2003-2004

bulletOral Health (Upper Periodontal) (OHXPRU C 2003-2004)

bulletOral Health (Recommendation of Care/Referral) (OHXREF C 2003-2004)

bulletDiet Behavior and Nutrition (DBQ C 2003-2004)

bulletOral Health (OHQ C 2003-2004)

bulletWeight History (WHQ C 2003-2004)

Updated

bulletLab 06 Homocysteine (L06MH C 2003-2004) This document was updated to remove an incorrect sentence referencing the derivatization of Methylmalonic acid from traditional units to international units (SI). The data is reported in SI units.

June, 2006

New

bulletLab 06 Blood Lead, Cadmium and Mercury (L06BMT C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 06 Homocysteine (L06MH C 2003-2004)

bulletRBC Folate, Serum Folate, and Vitamin B12 (L06NB C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 13 Total Cholesterol and HDL-Cholesterol (L13 C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 20 Lead Dust (L20 C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 20 Lead Dust (L20 B 2001-2002)

bulletLab 20 Lead Dust (L20 1999-2000)

bulletReproductive Health (RHQ C 2003-2004)

Updated

bulletUrine Collection (Pregnancy) (UC 1999-2000)  The correct Urine Collection files (dated Nov 2005) are now available, replacing earlier versions of the files that had been inadvertently posted.

bulletLab 10AM Glucose, C-peptide, Insulin (L10AM C 2003-2004) L10AM Insulin data that were removed in March 2006 have been corrected and are now available.

bulletOral Health (Dentition) (OHXDENT C 2001-2002) Corrections have been made to the Oral Health Dentition data and codebook to correct labels, and extraneous codes have been removed from the codebook.  No changes have been made to the data values.

bulletOral Health (Dentition) (OHXDENT 1999-2000) Corrections have been made to the Oral Health Dentition data and codebook to correct labels, and extraneous codes have been removed from the codebook.  No changes have been made to the data values.

bulletProstate Conditions (KIQ P B 2001-2002) A skip pattern error that caused errors in the variable KID182 has been corrected.

May, 2006

New

bulletCurrent Health Status (HSQ_C 2003-2004)

bulletNHANES III Series 11 No. 22A -- Surplus Sera Antibody to Human Herpes Virus 8

bulletNHANES III Series 11 No. 21A -- Surplus Sera Optical Density to Cytomegalovirus

Updated

bulletOral Health Dentition (OHXDEN_B 2001-2002) Text corrections have been made to the Oral Health Dentition documentation and frequency files.  No changes have been made to the data file.

bulletOral Health Dentition (OHXDENT 1999-2000) Text corrections have been made to the Oral Health Dentition documentation and frequency files. No changes have been made to the data file.

bulletDemographics (DEMO_B 2001-2002) New data items RIDAGEEX and RIDEXPRG have been added... more

bulletDemographics (DEMO 1999-2000) New data items RIDAGEEX and RIDEXPRG have been added... more

bulletOral Health (Referral) (OHXREF_B 2001-2002) Updated to remove non-existing coded values from selected data elements.

bulletOral Health (Referral) (OHXREF 1999-2000)Updated to remove non-existing coded values from selected data elements.

April, 2006

New

bulletLab 02 Hepatitis (L02 C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 06 Serum Cotinine (L06 C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 06 Vitamin C (L06 C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 37 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Hybrid Capture, PCR, and Hybridization Results from Vaginal Swab Samples (L37 C 2003-2004)

bulletAcculturation (ACQ C 2003-2004)

bulletBlood Pressure (BPQ C 2003-2004)

bulletDiabetes (DIQ C 2003-2004)

bulletOsteoporosis (OSQ C 2003-2004)

Updated

bulletLab 02 Hepatitis (L02 B 2001-2002) Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBG) data were added.

bulletLab 02 Hepatitis (LAB02 1999-2000) Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBG) data were added.

bulletLab 19 Measles, Rubella, and Varicella (L19 C 2003-2004) A data item for one SP in lab 19 changed from missing to a finite value.

bulletLab 19 Measles, Rubella, and Varicella (L19 B 2001-2002  The doc file for l19_b has been revised to include a section on interpretation of the results.  

bulletLab 25 Complete Blood Count (Lab 25 1999-2000) The data, codebook and doc files are corrected for lab 25... more

bulletLab 40 Lab 40 Biochemistry Profile and Hormones (L40 B 2001-2002)... more

March, 2006

New

bulletLab 03 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (L03_C_2003-2004)

bulletLab 11 CRP/BAP/PTH (L11_C_2003-2004)

bulletLab 11 PSA (L11_C_2003-2004)

Updated

bulletLab 10AM Glucose, C-peptide (L10AM_C 2003-2004) Insulin data were removed because data issues related to the lab method change in 2003 need to be addressed. Two records were changed from 'missing' to 'real' values for C-peptide as a result of a recent database update.

bulletComposite International Diagnostic Interview (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) (CIQGAD_B 2001-2002) The definition of the score variable CIQGSCOR has ... more

bulletComposite International Diagnostic (Interview Panic Disorder Module) (CIQDEP_B 2001-2002) The definition of the score variable CIQDSCOR has ... more

bulletComposite International Diagnostic (Interview Panic Disorder Module) (CIQPAN_B 2001-2002) The definition of the score variable CIQPSCOR has ... more

bulletComposite International Diagnostic Interview (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) (CIQGAD 1999-2000) The definition of the score variable CIQGSCOR has ... more

bulletComposite International Diagnostic Interview (Major Depression Module) (CIQDEP 1999-2000) The definition of the score variable CIQDSCOR has ... more

bulletComposite International Diagnostic (Interview Panic Disorder Module) CIQPAN 1999-2000) The definition of the score variable CIQPSCOR has ... more

February, 2006

New

bulletAudiometry (AUX_C 2003-2004)

bulletAudiometry/Tympanometry (AUXTYM_C 2003-2004)

bulletBioelectrical Impedance (BIX_C 2003-2004)

bulletPhysical Activity Monitor (PAXRAW_C_2003-2004)

bulletLab 05 Chlamydia (L05_C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 09 Herpes I and Herpes II (L09_C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 10 Glycohemoglobin (L10_C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 10AM Glucose, Insulin, C-peptide (L10AM_C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 16 Urinary Albumin/Creatinine (L16_C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 17 Toxoplasma (IgG and IgM) (L17_C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 19 Measles, Rubella, and Varicella (L19_C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 25 Complete Blood Count (L25_C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 34 Trichomonos, Vaginalis and Bacterial Vaginosis (L34_C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 36 Syphilis IgG, RR and TP-PA (L36_C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 39 Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin (L39_C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 40 Biochemistry Profile (L40_C 2003-2004)

bulletLab 40 Iron, TIBC and Transferrin (L40_C 2003-2004)

bulletPhlebotomy Fasting Questions (PH_C 2003-2004)

bulletUrine Collection (UC_C 2003-2004)

bulletEarly Childhood (ECQ_C 2003-2004)

bulletRespiratory Health and Disease (RDQ_C 2003-2004)

bulletSexual Behavior (SXQ_C 2003-2004)

bulletAudiometry/Tympanometry (AUXTYM_B 2001-2002)

bulletOccupation OCQ_B (2001-2002)

bulletAudiometry/Tympanometry (AUXTYM 1999-2000)

bulletOccupation (OCQ 1999-2000)

Updated

bulletBalance Exam (BAX_C 2003-2004) The documentation file has been updated to include cumulative frequencies, and frequencies for "continuous" variables have been converted to ranges. The dataset has not changed.

bulletBody Measurements (BMX_C 2003-2004) The documentation file has been updated ...more

bulletBlood Pressure (BPX_C 2003-2004) The documentation file has been updated...more

bulletLower Extremity Disease (Ankle Brachial Blood Pressure Index) (LEXAB_C 2003-2004) The documentation file has been updated ... more

bulletLower Extremity Disease (Peripheral Neuropathy) (LEXPN_C 2003-2004) The documentation file has been updated...more

bulletVision Exam (VIX_C 2003-2004) The documentation file has been updated...more

bulletDemographics 2003-2004 The Demographics file was updated to correct age for one SP.

January, 2006

Updated

bulletLab 06 Nutritional Biochemistries (L06_B_2001-2002)...more

bulletLab 06 Urinary Iodine (L06UIO_B_2001-2002)...more

bulletPhlebotomy (PH_B_2001-2002)... more

bulletPhlebotomy (PH_1999-2000) ...more

bulletUrine Collection (UC_1999-2000) ...more

bulletLab17 Cryptosporidum and Toxoplasma (LAB17_1999-2000) ...more

bulletLab 17 Toxoplasma (L17_B_2001-2002) ...more

bulletLab 28 Dioxins (LAB28POC_1999-2000) ...more

bulletNHANES III Series 11 No. 20A -- Vitamin K: Non Hispanic White Women and Girls

bulletNHANES III Series 11 No. 19A -- Antibody to Cytomegalovirus IgG and IgM

bulletNHANES III Series 11 No. 13A--Periodontal Pathogen Antibody

Announcement

bulletNational Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III (NHANES) DNA Specimens: Guidelines for Proposals To Use Samples and Cost Schedule

December 2005

bulletNHANES Analytic Guidlines

bulletAudiometry Questionnaire (AUQ_C 2003-2004)

bulletBalance Exam (BAX_C 2003-2004)

bulletBalance Questionnaire (BAQ_C 2003-2004)

bulletBlood Pressure (BPX_C 2003-2004)

bulletLower Extremity Disease (Ankle Brachial Blood Pressure Index) (LEXAB_C 2003-2004)

bulletLower Extremity Disease (Peripheral Neuropathy) (LEXPN_C 2003-2004)

bulletPhysical Activity Questionnaire (PAQ_C 2003-2004)

bulletPhysical Activity Individual Activities File Questionnaire (PAQIAF_C 2003-2004)

bulletPhysical Functioning Questionnaire (PFQ_C 2003-2004)

bulletVision Exam (VIX_C 2003-2004)

bulletVision Questionnaire (VIQ_C 2003-2004)

bulletAnalgesics Pain Relievers (RXQANA_B 2001-2002)

November 2005

New

bullet Body Measurements (BMX_C 2003-2004)

Updated

bullet Demographics 2003-2004 The Demographics file was updated with revised MVU's.

October 2005

Updated

bulletDietary Supplement (DSQ_B 2001-2002) ...more

bulletDietary Supplement (DSQ 1999-2000) ...more

August 2005

Updated

bulletLab 40 Iron and TIBC ...more

 July 2005

New

bulletDietary Supplement (DSQ_B 2001-2002)

Updated

bulletPHPYPA Urinary Phthalates (PHPYPA_B 2001-2002)

bulletPHPYPA Urinary Phthalates (PHPYPA 1999-2000)

bulletLab 06HM Heavy Metals (Lab06hm_B 2001-2002)

bulletLab 06HM Heavy Metals (Lab06hm 1999-2000)

bulletLab 18T4 Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone and Thyroxine (Lab18t4 1999-2000)

bulletLab 21 Volatile Organic Compounds (Lab 21 1999-2000)

bulletLab 26 Pesticides (Lab 26pp_B 2001-2002)

bulletLab 26 Pesticides (Lab 26pp 1999-2000)

bulletLab 28 Dioxins (Lab 28poc_B 2001-2002)

bulletLab 28 Dioxins (Lab 28poc 1999-2000)

bulletLab 40T4 Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone and Thyroxine (Lab 40t4_B 2001-2002)

 June 2005

New

bulletOral Health, Periodontal/Lower (OHXPRL_B 2001-2002)

bulletOral Health, Periodontal/Upper (OHXPRU_B 2001-2002)

bulletTuberculosis (TB 1999-2000)

bulletLab40FE_B Iron and TBIC (L40FE_B 2001-2002)

Updated

bulletAudiometry (AUX 1999-2000)

bulletAudiometry (AUX_B 2001-2002)

bulletBalance (BAX 1999-2000)

bulletBody Measures (BMX_B 2001-2002)

bulletLab13AM Triglycerides (Lab13AM 1999-2000)

bulletLab13AM_B Triglycerides (Lab13AM_B 2001-2002)

bulletPHPYPA Urinary Phthalates (PHPYPA 1999-2000)

bulletPHPYPA Urinary Phthalates (PHPYPA_B 2001-2002)

Special Release

bulletSupplemental Analyses for Estimates of Excess Deaths Associated with Underweight, Overweight, and Obesity in the U.S. Population

 

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