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What is included in the NSCH Indicator data sets? 

The 2007 and 2003 NSCH Data Resource Center Indicator data sets include all content in the public use file plus dozens of Key Child Health Indicator variables. The indicators were developed by the Data Resource Center in collaboration with the National Center for Health Statistics and a national technical expert panel of child health researchers and policymakers. Also included in the data sets are indicators derived from survey content pertinent to Healthy People 2010 and key demographic stratifiers, including CSHCN Screener groupings.

What is included in the NS-CSHCN Indicator data sets? 

The 2005/06 and 2001 NS-CSHCN Data Resource Center Indicators data sets include all the content of the public use version of the CSHCN Interview file with relevant demographic information added from the NS-CSHCN Screener and Household files. These data sets feature measures for the Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s six Core Outcomes for CSHCN, as well as key child health indicators from the National Chartbook for each survey.

How do I cite an indicator dataset from the Data Resource Center? 

The DRC is funded by a cooperative agreement with the Maternal and Child Health Bureau to create both the online data query tool, as well as a key indicator data set and codebook. When using any of the information found on the Data Resource Center website, indicator data set and/or codebook, please use the citation below to ensure our continued funding to provide these free resources:

Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative. [Insert name and year of survey]. Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health. Retrieved [mm/dd/yy] from [website address].

How do these data sets differ from those available from the National Center for Health Statistics? 

• The Data Resource Center Indicator data sets include additional derived variables not available in the public use files for the NSCH and the NS-CSHCN
• The public use files from the National Center for Health Statistics are available in SAS format only
• Access to these data sets significantly reduces the time and knowledge required to construct key indicators and advances the standardized use of these indicators in research, education and policy

Where can I get information about how the variables were conceptualized and constructed in SAS and SPSS? 

Along with the dataset, you will receive a SPSS or SAS Codebook for the survey. These codebooks include documentation and SPSS or SAS syntax used to construct each of the child health indicators. To download a free copy of each of the codebooks, please visit the "SAS/SPSS Program Code" on the Learn about the Surveys page.

Is there a charge for the data sets? 

The Data Resource Center Indicator data sets are offered at no cost to federal, state or local government agencies, academic and not-for-profit researchers, educators, students, advocates, and other not-for profit organizations. For others there may be a nominal fee. Users must sign a data use agreement prior to receiving a data set.

What can I expect when I request a DRC Indicator dataset? 

Once we have received your application and your signed Data Use Agreement, we will send you an e-mail with information on how to access your account on our secure transfer website. This process typically takes up to 5 business days. Using your assigned username and password, you will be able to download a zip file containing the dataset, codebook and other relevant documentation.

What if I have additional questions? 

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