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United States National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 Children and Young Adults 2008

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
NLSY79 Children and Young Adults 2008
Provider 
National Longitudinal Survey Investigator (United States)
Microdata access: Register
Geography 
United States of America (USA)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/2008 - 12/2008
Series or system 
United States National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 Children and Young Adults
Data type
Survey:
  • Longitudinal
Summary 

The National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 Children and Young Adults surveys the children born to female respondents of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 (NLSY79). Conducted every two years, the survey collects information on a range of topics including schooling, work experiences, household composition, health, dating, marital histories, fertility, and religion.

Keywords 
Obesity, Body mass index
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021