National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP)

Overview

A longitudinal study that strives to understand the well-being of older, community-dwelling Americans. Link/Data

Components

• In-home interview
• Biomeasures
• Supplemental Self-Administered Questionnaire (SAQ)

Population
US population. Ages 57-

Cost
$0

Clearance?
Yes. A completed NSHAP restricted data usage agreement, a copy of IRB approval, and a data protection plan must be mailed to the appropriate agency.

Years Available 
2005-2011

Study Type
Longitudinal Study

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Main Variables: 

•  Census-Demographics
•  Diet
•  Disability
•  Elderly Health Care
• Family Planning
•  Health Care
•  Mental Health
•  Minority Health
•  Nutrition
•  Quality of Life
•  Sexual Behavior,
•  Women’s Health