National Health Interview Survey

The CDC\u2019s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is the nation\u2019s principal health statistics agency, providing data to identify and address health issues. NCHS compiles statistical information to help guide public health and health policy decisions.Collaborating with other public and private health partners, NCHS employs a variety of data collection mechanisms to obtain accurate information from multiple sources. This process provides a broad perspective to help us understand the population\u2019s health, influences on health, and health outcomes.The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides information on the health status of the U.S. civilian non- institutionalized population through confidential interviews conducted in households. The NHIS is the nation\u2019s largest in-person household health survey. It provides data for analyzing health trends, health status, access to and utilization of healthcare, health-related behaviors, and risk factors for racial and ethnic populations.2013734