National Health Interview Survey
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) is a principal source of information on the health of the civilian noninstitutionalized population of the United States and is one of the major data collection programs of the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) which is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Pronunciation
National Health Interview Survey: /ˈnæʃənəl hɛlθ ɪnˈtɜːvjuː ˈsɜːrveɪ/
Etymology
The term is derived from the purpose of the survey. "National" refers to the entire United States, "Health Interview" refers to the method of data collection through personal interviews, and "Survey" refers to the systematic collection of data.
Description
The NHIS collects data on a broad range of health topics through personal household interviews. The survey data are used by public health officials, health researchers, and others to monitor trends in illness and disability and to track progress toward achieving national health objectives.
Related Terms
- Health statistics
- Public health
- Epidemiology
- Healthcare in the United States
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- National Center for Health Statistics
See Also
- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
- Medical Expenditure Panel Survey
- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
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