National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)
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4 Expiring ICRs
1 New ICR
Summary
The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), conducted by the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), is the nation’s largest and longest-running health survey, monitoring the health of the U.S. population since 1957. NHIS collects and analyzes data on a wide range of health topics, with a focus on both adults and children. Each year, approximately 27,000 adults participate in confidential, face-to-face interviews, often providing health information about children in their households.
| https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis/index.html | |
| Agency | HHS, CDC, NCHS |
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| Data Checkup | |
Historical Data Availability
No Known Issue
Future Data Availability
No Known Issue
Data Quality
High Risk
Questions on food security and immunization have been removed from the survey, and additional changes are being proposed starting in 2027.
Statutory Context
High Risk
Statutory authorization is vague.
Staffing and Funding
Moderate Risk
From FY2024 to FY2026, CDC lost approximately 30% of its workforce. Although CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) was affected by Reduction in Force activities in 2025, all impacted staff were subsequently reinstated. However, NCHS has experienced about 20% attrition since early 2025.
Policy
High Risk
An Information Collection Request submitted on 5/28/2025 removed two questions on gender identity due to Executive Order 14168 Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government. In addition, questions on food security and immunization were removed from the survey in 2025.
Last updated: 2026-09-28
| Primary URL | https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis/index.html |
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Details
| OMB Control Number | 0920-0214 | |||
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| Authorizing Statutes | Pub.L. 107 - 347 511, 42 USC 242 | |||
| Related ICRs |
| Reference Number | Title | Agency | Status | Request Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202609-0920-001 | New [NCHS] National Health Interview Survey | HHS/CDC | Received in OIRA | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection |
| 202601-0920-011 | Expiring [NCHS] National Health Interview Survey | HHS/CDC | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection |
| 202509-0920-003 | Expiring [NCHS] National Health Interview Survey | HHS/CDC | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection |
| 202504-0920-017 | Expiring [NCHS] National Health Interview Survey | HHS/CDC | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection |
| 202411-0920-002 | Expiring [NCHS] National Health Interview Survey | HHS/CDC | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection |