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Appendix C Brief Descriptions of National Surveys Mentioned at the Workshop
Appendix C Brief Descriptions of National Surveys Mentioned at the Workshop
Pages 57-60
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The sample is scientifically selected to represent the civilian noninstitutionalized population. For the annual March income supplement, the CPS asks respondents about income received during the previous calendar year.
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to monitor trends in illness and disability and to track progress toward achieving national health objectives. The data are also used by the public health research community for epidemiological and policy analysis, determining barriers to accessing and using appropriate health care, and evaluating federal health programs.
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Just as public and private organizations collaborate in the planning and delivery of health care services, SLAITS facilitates additional collaboration leading to more complete data for informed public health policy decisions. Decision makers require quality health data for program development and policy-making activities.
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The survey also estimates future costs and coverage for government programs, such as food stamps, and provides improved statistics on the distribution of income in the country. The survey design is a continuous series of national panels, with sample size ranging from approximately 14,000 to 36,700 interviewed households.
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