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What's New

 December 2008

Publications

Prevalence of overweight, obesity and extreme obesity among adults: United States, trends 1976-80 through 2005-2006

New

Ophthalmology - Frequency Doubling Technology (OPXFDT_D 2005-2006)

Ophthalmology - Retinal Imaging (OPXRET_D 2005-2006)

Osteoporosis (OSQ_D 2005-2006)

Lab 06 Acrylamide and Glycidamide (L06AGE_C 2003-2004)

Lab 52 HPV Serum (L52SER_C 2003-2004)

Lab 40 Second Day Standard Biochemistry Profile, Follicle Stimulating Hormone, and Luteinizing Hormone (L40_2_B 2001-2002)

 

NHANES III Anthropometric Procedures Video Now Online

The instructional video of the NHANES III Anthropometric Procedures is now available through the NHANES website. It demonstrates how body measurements are made during the examination. The video is in eight, captioned segments and uses Windows Media Player. View the NHANES III Anthropometric Procedures video.

Updated

Lab 40 Biochemistry Profile and Hormones (Lab40_B 2001-2002)
The rounding of the variable LBXSCLSI was changed from 0.1 to 1.0.

Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXX 1999-2004)
Two lines of code needed to construct the sample weights were inadvertently omitted from the SAS programs PROC DESCRIPT and PROC REGRESS in the documentation. The programs have been corrected as of 12/19/08; if you used this SAS code prior to this date, please review your SAS program code.

 

 

October 2008

Publications

bullet itemNo. 10. Anthropometric Reference Data for Children and Adults: United States, 2003-2006. 45 pp. (PHS) 2009-1250. October 24, 2008 Click to open PDF file 944 KB

New

Dietary Supplement Use (DSQ_D 2005-2006)

Urinary Heavy Metal (UHM_D 2005-2006)

Lab 06 Second Day (L06_2_B 2001-2002)

Lab 06 Vitamin D Second Day ( VID_2_B 2001-2002)

Surplus Sera: Polyfluoroalkyl Chemicals (Pooled Samples) (PFC_POOL 2001-2002)

 

NHANES Dietary Tutorial Available Now

The first two courses of the NHANES Dietary Tutorial are published online. The dietary tutorial is a major supplement to the existing NHANES Web Tutorial and provides information and instructions specific to dietary data and analyses. The first course, Dietary Data Survey Orientation, gives an overview of the dietary data, provides roadmaps to the complex data structure and contents, and orients users to the NHANES website and its resources for dietary data analysis. The second course, Preparing a Dietary Analytic Dataset, provides step-by-step instruction from locating and downloading variables, to merging and appending, formatting, and saving datasets. Courses covering basic and advanced data analyses are currently under development.  

NHANES Web Tutorial - NHANES Analyses Course Now Features Stata

A Stata track for the NHANES Analyses course of the NHANES Web Tutorial is now on-line. Given the increasing number of Stata users, the NHANES tutorial team added a Stata track to the course's SUDAAN and SAS survey procedures tracks. The NHANES Analyses course provides instructions on how to conduct the most frequently used statistical functions. Additional instructions on how to prepare an analytic dataset using Stata software will be forthcoming.

Updated

Demographic (2003-2004)

Demographic (2001-2002)

Demographic (1999-2000)

The NHANES Demographic Variables and Sample Weights files have been updated for the 1999-2000, 2001-2002, and 2003-2004 cycles. New variables include citizenship status, school attendance, household size, more detailed education variables, and variables about the household reference person. Additionally, age and place of birth variables have been corrected in a few cases. No age has been changed by more than 2 months.

September 2008

Publications

bullet itemDepression in the United States Household Population, 2005-2006 Click to open PDF file 944 KB

 

New

bullet itemFood Frequency Questionnaire - Raw Questionnaire Responses (FFQRAW_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemFood Frequency Questionnaire - DietCalc Output (FFQDC_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemPrescription Medications Questionnaire (RXQ_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemDrug Information (RXQ_DRUG 2005-2006)

 

Updated

bullet itemDrug Information (RXQ_DRUG 2003-2004)
The NHANES Drug Information file has been updated to include data for prescription medications through 2005-2006. This file may be used with the NHANES 2003-2004 and 2005-2006 prescription medication files.

August 2008

New

bullet itemUrinary Mercury (UHG_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemLab 04 Urinary Perchlorate (L04PER_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemLab 04 Volatile Organic Compounds in Blood and Water (L04VOC_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemNHANES III Series 29A -- Surplus Sera Laboratory Component: Antibody to Hepatitis E Virus IgG

bullet itemNHANES III Series 30A -- Surplus Sera Laboratory Component: Antibody to Periodontal Pathogens

 

Updated

bullet itemSerum Transferrin and Receptor (Surplus Sera) (SSTFR_A 1999-2000)
Two records were deleted due to unknown pregnancy status.

July 2008

New

bullet itemDietary Interview - Individual Foods, First Day (DR1IFF_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemDietary Interview - Individual Foods, Second Day (DR2IFF_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemDietary Interview - Total Nutrient Intakes, First Day (DR1TOT_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemDietary Interview - Total Nutrient Intakes, Second Day (DR2TOT_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemUrinary Iodine (UIO_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemVitamin D (VID_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemUrinary Organophosphate Insecticides: Diakyl Phosphate Metabolites (L26OPD_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemSurplus Sera: Serum Transferrin and Receptor (SSFTR_B 2001-2002)

bullet itemSurplus Sera: Serum Transferrin and Receptor (SSTFR_A 1999-2000)

 

Updated

bullet itemLab 05 Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (L05_C 2003-2004)
Urinary gonorrhea data were added.

bullet itemDual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXX 1999-2004)
After a thorough review of the DXX data, it was determined that no corrections to the data were needed. No changes have been made to the data.
 

June 2008

New

bullet itemAllergy (AGQ_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemOral Health (OHQ_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemOral Health (OHX_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemPhysical Activity Monitor (PAXRAW_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemAllergen Specific IgE(s) and Total IgE in Serum (AL_IGE_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemAnalgesics/Pain Relievers (rxqana_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemSurplus Sera:Cystatin C (SSCYST_B 2001-2002)

bullet itemSurplus Sera:Cystatin C (SSCYST_A 1999-2000)

 

Updated

bullet itemSmoking - Cigarette Use (SMQ_D 2005-2006)
The 2005-2006 Smoking – Cigarette Use Data Set has been updated by adding the cigarette brand information.

bullet itemLab 02 Hepatitis (LAB02 1999-2000)
In the 1999-2000 Lab 02 Hepatitis dataset, the lbdhd values are set to missing for Seqn=4130.
 

May 2008

Publications

bullet itemBlood Folate Levels: The Latest NHANES Results. Click to open PDF file 467 KB

New

bullet itemDermatology (DEQ_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemPesticide Use (PUQ_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemUrinary Chlamydia and Gonorrhea (CHLMDA_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemHepatitis B Surface Antibody (HEPB_S_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemTriglycerides and LDL Cholesterol (L13AM_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemHepatitis B Surface Antibody (L02HBS_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemHepatitis B Surface Antibody (L02HBS_B 2001-2002)

bullet itemHepatitis B Surface Antibody (L02HBS 1999-2000)

bullet itemThe DXX data have been removed to correct an adjustment in soft tissue values for participants weighing 40 kg or less. Data for all other participants are not affected.

 

Updated

bullet itemHepatitis (LAB02 1999-2000)
In the 1999-2000 Lab 02 Hepatitis dataset, LBXHBC and LBDHBG values are set to missing for SEQN=4130.
 

April 2008

Publications

bullet itemBreastfeeding in the United States: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2006

New

bullet itemDepression Screener (DPQ_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemHepatitis C Follow Up Questionnaire (HCQ_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemHousing Characteristics (HOQ_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemProstate Specific Antigen Follow Up Questionnaire (PSQ_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemVision (VIQ_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemProstate Specific Antigen Follow Up Questionnaire (PSQ_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemVision (VIX_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemBlood Lead and Cadmium (PBCD_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemFerritin (FERTIN_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemBlood Total Mercury and Blood Inorganic Mercury (THGIHG_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemTransferrin Receptor (TFR_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemDioxins, Furans, and Coplanar PCBS (L28DFP_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemNon-Dioxin-Like Polychlorinated Biphenyls (L28NPB_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemOrganochlorine Pesticides (L28OCP_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemVolatile Organic Compounds in Blood and Water (L04VOC_B 2001-2002)

bullet itemNHANES III Series 28A -- Surplus Sera Laboratory Component: Antibody to MUMPS

 

Updated

bullet itemHDL Cholesterol (HDL_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemLab 13 Total Cholesterol and HDL-Cholesterol (L13_C 2003-2004) A change in assay methods is most likely responsible for increased HDL cholesterol values in NHANES 2003-2006 when compared to NHANES 1999-2002... more

bullet itemHepatitis C Follow Up Questionnaire (HCQ_B 2001-2002)

bullet itemHepatitis C Follow Up Questionnaire (HCQ_C 2003-2004)
Language was added to the documentation for the 2001-2002 and 2003-2004 Hepatitis C Follow Up Questionnaire datasets to make clear that these data should not be used with sample weights to make national estimates. Additionally, the variable LBDHCV was removed from the dataset. This variable is more properly used from the lab dataset LAB02

bullet itemDual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXX 1999-2004)
A line of code needed to construct the sample weights was inadvertently omitted from the SAS programs PROC DESCRIPT and PROC REGRESS. The programs have been corrected as of 04/04/08; if you used this SAS code prior to this date, please review your SAS program code.
 

March 2008

New

bullet itemAcculturation (ACQ 2005-2006)

bullet itemAlcohol Use (ALQ 2005-2006)

bullet itemDrug Use (DUQ 2005-2006)

bullet itemSexual Behavior (SXQ 2005-2006)

bullet itemSleep Disorders (SLQ 2005-2006)

bullet itemHepatitis A Antibody (HEPA_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemHerpes Simplex Virus I and II (HSV_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemTriglyceride, LDL, Apo B (TRIGLY_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemVitamin B12 (VITAMIN_B12_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemSurplus Sera: Antibody to Cytomegalovirus IgC (SSCMV_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemSurplus Sera: Antibody to MUMPS (SSMUMP_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemLab 02 Hepatitis A Antibody (SSAHPA_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemSurplus Sera: Antibody to Cytomegalovirus IgC (SSCMV_B 2001-2002)

bullet itemSurplus Sera: Antibody to MUMPS (SSMUMP_B 2001-2002)

bullet itemLab 02 Hepatitis A Antibody (SSAHPA_B 2001-2002)

bullet itemSurplus Sera: Antibody to Cytomegalovirus IgC (SSCMV 1999-2000)

bullet itemSurplus Sera: Antibody to MUMPS (SSMUMP 1999-2000)

bullet itemLab 02 Hepatitis A Antibody (SSAHPA 1999-2000)

 

NHANES II and NHANES I Tutorials now available

To meet the growing demands of NHANES data users, a two more web-based tutorial were developed to promote and facilitate broader and more proficient use of NHANES II and NHANES I data. These tutorials is intended to serve as:

 

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

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

 

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

Updated

bullet itemPhysical Functioning (PFQ 2003-2004)

bullet itemPhysical Functioning (PFQ 2005-2006)
The 2003-2004 and 2005-2006 Physical Functioning datasets were updated to fix errors found in recoding the "Since Birth" category for the duration of health problems (PFD-69A-R).

bullet itemPlasma Fasting Glucose and Insulin (GLU_D 2005-2006) The variable name WTSAF2YR has been changed to WTSFA2YR.

bullet itemStandard Biochemistry Profile: Creatinine (BIOPRO_D 2005-2006)
 

February 2008

New

bullet itemHospital Utilization and Access to Care (HUQ_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemDual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXX 1999-2004)

bullet itemFood Frequency Questionnaire (FFQRAW_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemFood Frequency Questionnaire - DietCalc Output (FFQDC_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemHepatitis B and D (HEPBD_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemHepatitis C (HEPC_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemSurplus Sera: Antibody to Coxiella burnetii (Q fever) (SSQFEV_C 2003-2004)
 

January 2008

Publications

bullet itemHIV Infection in the United States Household Population Aged 18–49 Years: Results from 1999–2006. Click to open PDF file 614 KB Press Release

bullet itemHypertension Awareness, Treatment, and Control-Continued Disparities in Adults: United States, 2005–2006 - temporarily unavailable

New

bullet itemCurrent Health Status (HSQ_D_2005-2006)

bullet itemFood Security (FSQ_D_2005-2006)

bullet itemImmunization (IMQ_D_2005-2006)

bullet itemKidney Conditions - Urology (KIQ_U_D_2005-2006)

bullet itemProstate Conditions (KIQ_P_D_2005-2006)

bullet itemSerum Cotinine (COT_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemRBC Folate and Serum Folate (FOLATE_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemParathyroid Hormone (PTH_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemPlasma Fasting Glucose and Insulin (GLU_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemGlycohemoglobin (GHB_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemTwo Hour Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT_D 2005-2006)

bullet itemLab 24 Urinary Phthalates (L24PH_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemLab 31 Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (L31PAH_C 2003-2004)

bullet itemOccupation (OCQ_C 2003-2004)

Updated

bullet itemOccupation (OCQ 1999-2000)
In the 1999-2000 Occupation documentation, changes have been made to correct minor typographical errors in some occupation groups.

bullet itemTuberculosis (TB 1999-2000)
Variables TBDPPDS and TBDPPDB have been corrected for a rounding error.

 

 

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