NHANES findings are used to determine the prevalence of major diseases and risk factors for diseases. Information is used to assess nutritional status and its association with health promotion and disease prevention. NHANES findings are also the basis for national standards for such measurements as height, weight, and blood pressure. NHANES data are used in epidemiological studies and health sciences research  , which help develop sound public health policy, direct and design health programs and services, and expand health knowledge  .
NHANES findings are used to determine the prevalence of major diseases and risk factors for diseases. Information is used to assess nutritional status and its association with health promotion and disease prevention. NHANES findings are also the basis for national standards for such measurements as height, weight, and blood pressure. NHANES data are used in epidemiological studies and health sciences research (including biomarkers of aging) , which help develop sound public health policy, direct and design health programs and services, expand health knowledge , extend healthspan and lifespan .
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(including biomarkers of aging)
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, extend healthspan and lifespan