THIS PROJECT CALLS FOR PHYSICAL
EXAMINATION AND SPECIAL TESTING OF THE FRAMINGHAM OFFSPRING AND
MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY SURVEILLANCE OF THE FRAMINGHAM HEART STUDY
(FHS) COHORT. MEMBERS OF THE FHS HAVE BEEN EXAMINED BIENNIALLY FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SINCE THE FIRST
EXAMINATIONS IN 1948-1950. THE AGE OF THE 3400 SURVIVORS WILL BE
60-92 YEARS WHEN THE BIENNIAL CYCLE 15 PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS ARE
COMPLETED IN LATE 1979
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.