New York City Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2004
Author Information
Author(s): Thorpe Lorna E, Gwynn Charon R, Mandel-Ricci Jenna, Roberts Sarah, Frieden Thomas R, Tsoi Benjamin, Berman Lew, Porter Kathryn, Ostchega Yechiam, Curtain Lester R, Montaquila Jill, Mohadjer Leyla
Primary Institution: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Hypothesis
The NYC HANES was designed to determine the prevalence of health conditions among adult residents of New York City.
Conclusion
NYC HANES is the first successful local-level examination survey modeled on NHANES, providing valuable surveillance information on health conditions.
Supporting Evidence
- 3388 households completed eligibility screening questionnaires.
- 3047 survey participants were identified from the eligible households.
- 1999 participants completed the survey, resulting in a 55% overall response rate.
Takeaway
This study looked at the health of people living in New York City to find out how many have conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.
Methodology
The survey used a three-stage cluster sampling plan to select households and included health interviews, examinations, and specimen collections.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from self-reported data and the exclusion of certain populations.
Limitations
The study may not fully represent all demographics as certain groups, like those in institutional settings, were excluded.
Participant Demographics
Noninstitutionalized adult civilians aged 20 years or older residing in New York City, including non-English speakers and pregnant women.
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