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Description:
The Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) is a biennial, cross-sectional survey of a nationally-representative sample of American adults that is used to assess the impact of the health information environment. The survey provides updates on changing patterns, needs, and information opportunities in health; Identifies changing communications trends and practices; Assesses cancer information access and usage; Provides information about how cancer risks are perceived; and Offers a testbed to researchers to test new theories in health communication.
Download the Data: http://hints.cancer.gov/
Agency and Program Information
Agency: Department of Health & Human Services
Subject: Population Statistics
Date Released: Oct 2, 2003
Date Updated: Aug 15, 2012
Data Collection and Frequency
Collection Frequency: Annually
Coverage Period Start: Oct 2, 2003
Coverage Period End: Oct 2, 2003
Unit of Analysis: Person
Geographic Scope: United States of America, Puerto Rico
Data Documentation
License Agreement Required: Yes