TO CONDUCT A FOLLOW-UP OR
REEXAMINATION OF A COHORT OF NATIVES OF GUAM AND PALAU TO ASSESS
TRENDS IN CARDIOVASCULAR (AND OTHER CHRONIC DISEASES) AND
ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS OVER THE LAST 15 YEARS. EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDY
OF SAME COHORT IN 1968-1970 DOCUMENTED THAT CVD PREVALENCE FOLLOWED
A PATTERN OF BEING HIGHEST IN MODERNIZED AREAS AND LOWEST IN AREAS
OF TRADITIONAL CULTURE.
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.