The top item in the August 22nd Column, notifies residents that the CDC's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, that surveys vital health and nutrition information of about 5,000 persons nationally, is currently conducting surveys in Brooklyn. Those who are randomly selected as possible recipients, are first asked to respond to basic questions to determine if they fit the sample needed. If they do, they are asked to answer a questionnaire and are examined in a CDC Mobile Center that is located in Downtown Brooklyn.
The study was last conducted in Brooklyn ten years ago, and it is an important tool to inform health decisions and policies. The study will include 425 Brooklynites. Some parts of the questions were presented to the UJO to ensure that they are appropriate for the community. Participants will also be paid a $125 stipend for completing the survey. They will also receive $30 for a transportation allowance.
The study will be conducted in Brooklyn until October 7th. The article goes on to explain the study's benefits.
The UJO calls those who are contacted by the CDC to work with them, by answering the questions and have the exams done. They are helping themselves, and are contributing to the general health situation nationally.
