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NHATS Releases Final Dried Blood Spot (DBS) Based Biomarkers Data

NHATS Releases Final Dried Blood Spot (DBS) Based Biomarkers Data

The National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) is pleased to announce the release of a Dried Blood Spot (DBS) Based Biomarkers final data file. DBS samples were collected in Round 7 and four assays were conducted to foster study of the biologic risk of disability progression.

DBS files are designated as sensitive for purposes of data release. The sensitive data application can be accessed at https://www.nhatsdata.org/Home/ResDataFiles. Documentation, including a DBS user guide, can be found at http://www.nhats.org.