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National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Restricted Variables
Geographic Variables
All geography below the national level is restricted for continuous NHANES, prior to that all geography below the regional level is restricted.
Dates
The exact date of interview and exam are restricted for all years. NHANES does not provide a variable name for exact date of interview and exam in the limited access documentation. In your proposal and data dictionary use DATE as the variable name and in the description portion, describe the date (i.e exact date of interview).
| Variable Name | Variable Description |
|---|---|
| Interview DATE | Exact Interview Date |
| Exam DATE | Exact Date of Examination |
Genetic Data
DNA specimens were collected in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) III (1988–1994) and in subsequent NHANES cycles (1999–2002, 2007–2008, 2009–2010, and 2011–2012).
More Information about Genetic Data
Please direct your questions about genetic data to NHANESGenetics@CDC.gov, and the RDC process to RDCA@cdc.gov.
Limited Access Data from NHANES
Continuous NHANES Variable Search tool
Enter the keywords to search for specific variables. Select “Yes” on the Include Non–public Variables line.
Select the survey cycle(s) of interest—Select Limited Access Data under the Data, Documentation, Codebooks, SAS Code section.
Linked Data Products
NHANES has been linked to Mortality, Medicare Claims, Social Security Benefits, and Air Quality data.
Quarterly Food–at–Home Price Database
NCHS has conducted a data linkage of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to the Quarterly Food–at–Home Price Database (QFAHPD) from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). The NHANES Linked food price data files include the continuous NHANES years (1999–2006). Linkage of the NHANES survey participants with the QFAHPD provides the opportunity to support research on the economic determinants of food consumption, diet quality, and health outcomes. These data files contain geography–specific information, therefore, are not available for public–use.