OMB approves this study of chronic fatigue syndrome as amended by the correspondences of January 22, 24, and 28. In particular, CDC agreed to add a non-fatigued comparison group to the clinical evaluation portion, delete duplicative questions between the cross-sectional telephone surveys and the self- administered questionnaires for clinical evaluation, and withdraw the school-based survey of adolescents.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2000
01/31/2000
13,185
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2,314
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CDC has been involved in the study of CFS since the mid-1980s. Each year since 1987, Congress has provided CDC with funding and some direction for CFS surveillance, outreach, and education. Between 1989 and 1993, CDC conducted the first population-based surveillance of CFS in San Francisco. This proposed study extends CDC's research by obtaining population-based estimates in adults and adolescents and information on other fatiguing illnesses.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Surveillance and Related Studies, Prevalence and Incidence of Fatiguing Illness in Sedgewick County, Kansas