Approved under
the following conditions: Page 92, item 221 - Delete Racial
Background Card - Revise to be consistent with page 4, item 9 Page
136, items 347-419 - Revise this series of questions to reduce
substantially the level of detail. Submit revisions to OMB before
testing. Page 69, item 163 - Provide explanatory introduction to
this set of questions, inserted before item 163. Submit
introductory statement to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1983
08/31/1983
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THIS PROJECT WILL CONDUCT
EPIDEMIOLOGIC INVESTIGATIONS IN EAST, BOSTON MASS. IN ORDER TO
DEVELOP NEW KNOWLDGE CONCERNING THE MEDICAL AND SOCIAL FACTORS IN
HEALTH AND DISEASES OF THE AGED. THE COMMUNITY SETTING FROM WHICH
THE POPULATION IS TO BE DRAWN IS REPRESENTATIVE OF REAL CONDITIONS
ENCOUNTERED BY THE ELDERLY.
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.