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NHANES Linked Mortality Dataset (2013–2014, 2015–2016 & 2017–2018)
Professionally Prepared NHANES Linked Mortality Files for ResearchThis package contains professionally prepared NHANES Linked Mortality datasets for the 2013–2014, 2015–2016, and 2017–2018 survey cycles, delivered in Stata (.dta) format and optimized for seamless integration with NHANES population datasets.The mortality datasets have been downloaded from the official CDC/NCHS source, processed, documented, and prepared for immediate merging with the corresponding NHANES survey cycle using the unique participant identifier (SEQN).Rather than spending time downloading, converting, and preparing the mortality files, researchers can immediately merge these datasets with their preferred NHANES population files and begin statistical analysis.
2013–2014, 2015–2016, 2017–2018 7 vars 29,400
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NHANES Linked Mortality Dataset (2013–2014, 2015–2016 & 2017–2018)

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About This Dataset

Professionally Prepared NHANES Linked Mortality Files for Research

This package contains professionally prepared NHANES Linked Mortality datasets for the 2013–2014, 2015–2016, and 2017–2018 survey cycles, delivered in Stata (.dta) format and optimized for seamless integration with NHANES population datasets.

The mortality datasets have been downloaded from the official CDC/NCHS source, processed, documented, and prepared for immediate merging with the corresponding NHANES survey cycle using the unique participant identifier (SEQN).

Rather than spending time downloading, converting, and preparing the mortality files, researchers can immediately merge these datasets with their preferred NHANES population files and begin statistical analysis.

Detailed Description

What's Included

1. Ready-to-Use Stata Datasets (.dta)

Professionally prepared mortality datasets for:

  1. NHANES Linked Mortality 2013–2014
  2. NHANES Linked Mortality 2015–2016
  3. NHANES Linked Mortality 2017–2018

Each dataset is saved in Stata format and ready to merge with the corresponding NHANES survey cycle.


2. Variable Labels

All mortality variables are properly labelled and documented, making the datasets easier to understand and use.


3. Merge Guide

A step-by-step guide showing how to merge the mortality dataset with your downloaded NHANES population dataset using SEQN.


4. Stata Merge Do-file

A ready-to-run Stata do-file that demonstrates how to:

  • Load your NHANES dataset
  • Load the mortality dataset
  • Merge using SEQN
  • Verify successful matches
  • Save the merged dataset


5. Documentation

Comprehensive documentation covering:

  • Dataset contents
  • Variable descriptions
  • Source information
  • Merge instructions
  • Important analytical considerations


6. Codebook

A reference guide describing each mortality variable, including definitions and coding.

Intended Use

This package is designed for researchers conducting studies involving:

  • Cardiovascular mortality
  • All-cause mortality
  • Cancer mortality
  • Survival analysis
  • Epidemiological research
  • Public health research
  • Cox proportional hazards regression
  • Kaplan–Meier survival analysis


What This Package Does NOT Include

This package does not include NHANES population datasets.

Researchers should download the NHANES demographic and examination datasets required for their specific research questions directly from the CDC website.

The provided mortality datasets are designed to merge seamlessly with those official NHANES datasets using SEQN.


Why Use This Package?

Instead of spending valuable time preparing mortality files, this package allows you to:

✅ Begin your research immediately

✅ Merge mortality data within minutes

✅ Avoid formatting and import issues

✅ Use standardized Stata datasets

✅ Follow a reproducible workflow


Compatibility

Compatible with:

  • Stata 15+
  • Stata MP
  • Stata SE

The merged datasets can subsequently be exported for use in:

  • R
  • Python
  • SPSS
  • SAS
  • Excel

Dataset Overview

2013–2014, 2015–2016, 2017–2018Data Period
29,400Sample Size
7Variables
29,400Records
4.9 MBFile Size
ZIPFormat

Variables Included

Key Variables Included

The datasets contain the standard publicly available mortality variables supplied by NCHS.

VariableDescription
SEQNParticipant identifier
ELIGSTATEligibility status for mortality linkage
MORTSTATMortality status
UCOD_LEADINGLeading cause of death
DIABETESDiabetes-related death indicator
HYPERTENHypertension-related death indicator
PERMTH_INTPerson-months of follow-up from interview
PERMTH_EXMPerson-months of follow-up from examination

Source: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Linked Mortality Files (Public-Use)  View Source →

Documents In This Dataset

NHANES_Linked_Mortality_2013_2018_1784032444.zip ZIP · 4.9 MB
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