DataSet

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

NSHAP

Aged; Aging; Health Behavior; Health Status; Health Surveys; Longitudinal Studies; Mass Screening; Middle Aged; Sexual Behavior; Social Behavior; Social Support

The National Social Life, Health and Aging Project (NSHAP) is the first population-based study of health and social factors on a national scale, aiming to understand the well-being of older, community-dwelling Americans by examining the interactions among physical health, illness, medication use, cognitive function, emotional health, sensory function, health behaviors, and social connectedness. It is designed to provide health providers, policy makers, and individuals with useful information and insights into these factors, particularly on social and intimate relationships. The study will be important in finding new ways to reduce morbidity and prevent dysfunction and disease as people age.

InfoPac

emographic characteristics; social networks; social and cultural activity; physical and mental health including cognition, well-being, illness, medications and alternative therapies; history of sexual and intimate partnerships; patient-physician communication; bereavement items; social activity items; physical contact module; sexual interest module; get up and go assessment of physical funtion

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