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2016 NSCH Data Release

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2016 NSCH Data Release

NSCH Data File Enhancements

Attention: Revised 2016 NSCH data files were released on 4/24/2024, and are available below. 

2016 Screener Data and Input Files

2016 Topical Data and Input Files

Corrected 2016 NSCH Data for Breastfeeding, Formula, and Solid Food

In data released between 2016 and 2021, a processing error caused the reported time in months for breastfeeding, age of first formula, and introduction of solid foods to be incorrectly rounded down by 1 in most cases.

2016 Implicate Data and Input Files

Note: In both individual year and multi-year analyses, the NSCH sample size may be limited for smaller populations (e.g., AI/AN) and state-level subgroups or rare outcomes (e.g. adolescent CSHCN or autism in a particular state). Small sample sizes may produce unstable estimates. To minimize misinterpretation, we recommend only presenting statistics with a sample size or unweighted denominator of 30 or more. Further, if the 95% confidence interval width exceeds 20 percentage points or 1.2 times the estimate (≈ relative standard error >30%), we recommend flagging for poor reliability and/or presenting a measure of statistical reliability (e.g. confidence intervals or statistical significance testing) to promote appropriate interpretation.

Now available on Data Page: 2016 SAS and STATA files, 2016 NSCH Variable and Frequencies lists, 2016 Data User FAQs, updated Guide to Multiple Imputed Data Analysis, updated Guide to Multi-Year Analysis.

Now available on Technical Documentation page: 2016 Methodology report, 2016 Source and Accuracy Statement, 2016 Nonresponse bias analysis.

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