Title: Hispanic health and nutrition examination survey, 1982-1984
Description: There are five components to this survey of Hispanic Americans. Body Measurements data include anthropometic data on individuals such as skeletal and skinfold measurements, body circumferences, height, and weight. The Dental Health dataset provides dental history information including the frequency of and reasons for visits to a dental hygienist, data on fluoride treatments, and the results of a clinical examination. The Blood and Urine Assessments component of the study contains clinical data such as red and white blood cell counts, serum iron and vitamin levels, and amount of lead. The Physician's Examination dataset provides the results of a basic physical exam, and the Dietary Practices component includes information on food recall, special diets, frequency of meals, and consumption of various types of foods. In addition, each part of this collection provides sociodemographic data such as age, race, national origin, birth place, education, employment, insurance, and use of public assistance. Also included are family data such as the number of people in family, family income, poverty index, use of food stamps, and size of residence.
Subjects: Hispanic Americans, Health and hygiene, Statistics, Nutrition, Health surveys, Nutrition surveys
Places: United States