National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey II, 1976-1980: Allergy Skin Testing, Ages 6-74 Years

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey II was one of a series of population based surveys conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics to provide information on the health status of the nation. Data were collected through questionnaires as well as through direct medical examination. This portion of the survey contains data from the demographic and allergy skin testing parts of the survey for persons 6 through 74 years of age. Skin tests were given to determine the number of positive reactions to eight allergens, one diluent and one histamine. For positive reactions, the type and size of the reaction were recorded.

国家健康与营养调查II是国立健康统计中心开展的一系列基于人口调查的一部分，旨在为国家提供健康状况的信息。数据通过问卷调查以及直接医学检查的方式进行收集。本调查部分包含了针对6至74岁人群的流行病学和过敏皮肤测试部分的数据。通过对八种过敏原、一种稀释剂和一种组胺进行皮肤测试，以确定阳性反应的数量。对于阳性反应，记录了反应的类型和大小。