Questionnaires, Datasets, and Related Documentation

Survey Methodology

• NHDS - Sample design
• NHDS - Data collection and processing
• NHDS - Medical abstract [PDF - 62 KB]

Public-Use Data Files (Micro-data)

• NHDS - Downloadable data files via ftp
• NHDS - Downloadable documentation via ftp
• NHDS Data on CD-ROM: Contact the Hospital Care Team at nhds@cdc.gov to get copies of the 1970-1978 and/or 1979-2007 multiyear CD-ROMs.