Guernsey Co. to host CDC health survey
Results will contribute to research of major diseases
by Z. Daniel Barnett - Published: January 22, 2013
Guernsey County has been chosen as one of 15 sites throughout the country that will host a health survey this year.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) will take place in Cambridge and the surrounding areas between late March and June of this year. Nora Martinello, a Senior Study Manager, said that the 15 counties taking part were chosen at random:
Comment - Nora Martinello on selection process
The NHANES will consist of approximately 400 anonymous participants, who will also be chosen at random. Surveyers will gather data on dozens of factors, such as body composition, cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, nutrition, and environmental exposures. Martinello said that participants will receiver $4,500-worth of medical testing - free of charge - as part of the survey.
Norm Blanchard, Director of the Cambridge/Guernsey County Community Improvement Corporation, said that the CDC is already considering three sites to locate their mobile facilities:
Comment - Norm Blanchard on CDC study sites
Martinello said survey results go a long way in determining the prevalence of major diseases and risk factors for diseases in the United States.
Hamilton County is among the 15 counties that will also host the NHANES this year.
