THE 1984 NATIONAL HEALTH INTERVIEW
SURVEY SUPPLEMENT ON AGI OBTAINED INFORMATION ON THE HEALTH OF THE
NATION'S OLDER POPULATION (55 YEARS OR MORE). THE LONGITUDINAL
STUDY ON AGING WILL FOLLOW THOSE 70 OR MORE TO DETERMINE FUNCTIONAL
STATUS AND LIVING ARRANGEMENT CHANG OVER TIME TO ASCERTAIN THE
PATHS FROM INDEPENDENCE TO DYSFUNCTION TO INSTITUTIONALIZATION AND
DEATH.
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.