NCHS

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NCHS (National Center for Health Statistics)

NCHS (pronounced en-see-aych-es), or the National Center for Health Statistics, is a part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States. It is the nation's principal health statistics agency, providing key data on all aspects of America's health.

Etymology

The term "NCHS" is an acronym derived from the name of the organization, the National Center for Health Statistics.

Function

The NCHS collects data through a variety of surveys and data collection systems. These include the National Health Interview Survey, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, and the National Vital Statistics System. The data collected by the NCHS is used to monitor the health of the American population and to guide public health policy and interventions.

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