Health and Retirement Study News

U-M Health and Retirement Study adds genetic data to NIH database

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Health and Retirement Study has added genetic information from 12,500 consenting participants to the online genetics database of the National Institutes of Health. The genetic data was posted today to dbGAP, the database of Genotypes and Phenotypes, an online genetic database developed by the NIH.

Cross-Wave Imputation of Cognitive Functioning Measures 1992-2010 (Early, Version 3.0)

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:18:00 GMT

The Cross-Wave Imputation of Cognitive Functioning Measures 1992-2010 Release (Early, Version 3.0) is now available. See the full announcement for details.

Restricted Data Protection Plan Checklist Updated

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

The Restricted Data Protection Plan Checklist has been updated. This document assists researchers in planning the secure computing environment in which they will work with HRS restricted data.

2011 Internet Survey (Final, Version 1.0) Released

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:30:00 GMT

2011 Internet Survey (Final, Version 1.0) data are now available. See the full announcement for details.

RAND HRS Data File (Version L)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:00:00 GMT

The RAND HRS Data File (Version L) is now available. See the full announcement for details.

Cross-Wave Imputation of Cognitive Functioning Measures 1992-2008 (Version 2.0)

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:00:01 GMT

The Cross-Wave Imputation of Cognitive Functioning Measures 1992-2008 Release (Version 2.0) is now available. See the full announcement for details.

HRS 2010 Post-Exit Final Release (Version 1.0)

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:30:01 GMT

The HRS 2010 Post-Exit Final Release (Version 1.0) is now available. See the full announcement for details.

HRS 2010 Exit Final Release (Version 1.0)

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:30:01 GMT

The HRS 2010 Exit Final Release (Version 1.0) is now available. See the full announcement for details.

HRS 2010 Tracker Early Release (Version 1.0)

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:30:01 GMT

The HRS 2010 Tracker Early Release (Version 1.0) is now available. See the full announcement for details.

Attention Researchers: Funding Opportunity!

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:01 GMT

The National Insititue on Aging has announced an R01 research funding opportunity, Behavioral and Social Genomics of Aging: Opportunities in the Health and Retirement Study. This FOA encourages applications taking advantage of the newly available genetic data to advance our understanding of how genetic, behavioral, and psychosocial factors affect the health and well-being of older Americans.

Concordance Updated for HRS 2010 Core Early Release

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:01 GMT

The HRS question concordance and accompanying cross-reference file have been updated to include information from the HRS 2010 Core Early Release dataset. To assist in efficient use of the Concordance, researchers may wish to review the User Notes page, which contains category coding information, section definitions, hints on how to formulate search queries, and retrieval/display recommendations.

HRS 2010 Core Early Release (Version 1.0)

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT

The HRS 2010 Core Early Release (Version 1.0) is now available. See the full announcement for details.

Updated: Sample Sizes and Reponse Rates

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:01 GMT

Sample Sizes and Reponse Rates provides documentation to researchers on HRS sample sizes, and response rates. The latest version is updated to include the 2006 and 2008 data collection efforts.

HRS Featured in RAND Survey Metadata Repository (follow link)

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:01 GMT

The RAND Survey Metadata Repository is a collection of survey metadata derived from HRS-type surveys around the globe. It includes a digital library of survey questions, a search engine for finding comparable questions across the surveys, and a set of identically defined variables for cross-country analysis.

RAND HRS Family Data Files for the 1998, 2000, and 2002 Core Waves (Early, v.A)

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:00:00 GMT

The RAND HRS Family Data Files for the 1998, 2000, and 2002 Core Waves (Early, v.A) are now available. See the full announcement for details.

RAND Enhanced Fat Files Release for the 1992-2008 Core Waves (Final)

Tue, 31 May 2011 22:15:00 GMT

The RAND Enhanced Fat Files Release for the 1992-2008 Core Waves (Final) is now available. See the full announcement for details.

Income and Wealth Imputations for HRS 1992-2004 Core Waves (Final)

Tue, 31 May 2011 22:00:00 GMT

The Income and Wealth Imputations for HRS 1992-2004 Core Waves (Final) is now available. See the full announcement for details.

Prospective Social Security Wealth Measures of Pre-Retirees (Version 4.0)

Wed, 25 May 2011 15:00:00 GMT

The Prospective Social Security Wealth Measures of Pre-Retirees (Version 4.0) Release is now available. See the full announcement for details.

2003 Consumption and Activities Mail Survey (CAMS) Release (Final, Version 2.0)

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:10:00 GMT

The 2003 Consumption and Activities Mail Survey (CAMS) Release (Final, Version 2.0) is now available. See the full announcement for details.

2001 Consumption and Activities Mail Survey (CAMS) Release (Final, Version 3.0)

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:00:00 GMT

The 2001 Consumption and Activities Mail Survey (CAMS) Release (Final, Version 3.0) is now available. See the full announcement for details.

HRS CAMS Weights 2001-2009 (Final, Version 1.0)

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:00:00 GMT

The HRS CAMS Weights 2001-2009 Release (Final, v.1.0) is now available. See the full announcement for details.

Income and Wealth Imputations for HRS 2008 Core (Final Version B)

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:00:00 GMT

The 2008 HRS Version B Final Release of Income and Wealth Imputations for HRS 2008 Core (Final, v.1.0) is now available. See the full announcement for details.

RAND CAMS Data File, Supported by NIA and SSA (Version B)

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:00:00 GMT

RAND CAMS Data File, Version B, data release is now available. See the full announcement for details.

2007 Prescription Drug Study (Final, Version 1.0)

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:00:00 GMT

2007 Prescription Drug Study (Final, Version 1.0) release is now available. See the full announcement for details.

Licensing Fee to be Required for Access to HRS-CMS Linked Files

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Effective 17 January 2011, Acumen LLC will impose a licensing fee for HRS-CMS linked files. This fee structure will be based upon the level of files requested; details will be posted on this Web site as soon as the fee structure document is finalized. Researchers should direct inquiries to Jennie Collins at Medric@acumenllc.com

HRS ADAMS 1 data (Early, Version 7.0)

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:30:00 GMT

HRS ADAMS 1 data (Early, Version 7.0) release is now available. See the full announcement for details.

New Experimental Modules for HRS 2012 Invited.

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:00:00 GMT

The HRS investigators welcome suggestions for experimental modules from the research community for the 2012 wave of HRS. Ideas for modules should be sent to the HRS at the address displayed in this news item.

Alternate Wave Questions Master Chart added to Web site

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:30:00 GMT

Not all questions are repeated for each wave; certain questions are only asked of respondents every second, third, or fourth wave. This chart provides the researcher with detailed information on alternate wave question timing.

Restricted Industry/Occupation Data Updated for 2008

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:00:00 GMT

This restricted data product contains a series of data sets that provide detailed respondent-level industry and occupation information for 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006,and 2008. These variables are masked in all public files. For more information, visit the Restricted Data Overview page.

Cross-Wave HRS 1992-2008 Respondent Region and Mobility Dataset (v3.0)

Tue, 25 May 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Version 3.0 of the Cross-Wave Geographic Information: Respondent Region and Mobility data set is now available. This public data product replaces all previously released HRS region-level geographic information products and includes geographic information for 1992 through 2008. See the full announcement for details.

2009 Internet Survey (Final, Version 1.0) Released

Mon, 24 May 2010 15:00:00 GMT

2009 Internet Survey (Final, Version 1.0) data are now available. See the full announcement for details.