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The Laboratory of Epidemiology, Demography, and Biometry (LEDB) plans, conducts, and directs epidemiology, demography, and biometry programs relevant to the mission of the NIA; collects and analyzes data regarding the distribution of the aged by such categories as sex, race, socioeconomic, and demographic characteristics and serves as a focal point for these data; and plans, initiates, coordinates, and analyzes national and international epidemiologic longitudinal studies and studies of special populations. In collaboration with NIA staff and that of other Institutes, Federal agencies and scientific organizations, the LEDB recommends priorities and develops epidemiologic studies of specific diseases and conditions affecting the aged. The LEDB also provides consultation and service to NIH program areas and private organizations on epidemiology, demography, and biometry studies on aging; recommends mechanisms to be used or develops mechanisms to accomplish Program objectives; and plans and directs research and training in the areas of epidemiology, demography, and biometry, and serves as the primary federal source of information regarding research and training in these areas. |
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