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The EDB Program as part of the intramural research program, plans, conducts, and
directs epidemiology, demography, and biometry research programs relevant to the
mission of the NIA. The EDB collects and analyzes data regarding the
distribution of the aged by such categories as gender, race, socioeconomic, and
demographic characteristics, and serves as a focal point for these data.
Additionally, this program plans, initiates, coordinates, and analyzes national
and international epidemiologic longitudinal studies and studies of special
populations. In collaboration with NIA staff and that of other Institutes, other
federal agencies, and scientific organizations, the program recommends
priorities and develops epidemiologic studies of specific diseases and
conditions affecting the aged.
The EDB provides consultation and service to NIH program areas and private
organizations on epidemiology, demography, and biometry studies on aging;
recommends mechanisms to be used or develops mechanisms to accomplish program
objectives. Finally, this program plans and directs research and training in the
areas of epidemiology, demography, and biometry, and serves as the primary
federal source of information regarding research and training in these areas.
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