This is a request for collection of
follow-up information from third party individuals (next-of-kin
descendants and physicians) for the participants in the Jackson
Heart Study (JHS) Follow-up. The information is necessary to
complete the determination of causes of morbidity and mortality in
the JHS Cohort and will be used by the public and private sector
for public health planning, medical education, other epidemiologic
studies, and biomedical research.
US Code:
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USC 285b-3 Name of Law: Publics Health Service Act
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.