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Access the data sets available via restricted-use contract, renew contract, add researchers, and transfer or terminate contract. Data linkages are not allowable with a restricted-use contract.

Ancillary Studies

Submit an application to add new contextual or biological data to the Add Health data sets, including data linkages.

October 22, 2009

Moratorium on new contracts to use Add Health restricted-use data

Add Health is implementing a moratorium on new restricted-use data agreements, effective at the end of this month. The Carolina Population Center will continue to accept new contracts to use Add Health restricted-use data through close of business on Friday, October 30, 2009.

New York Times magazine explores research on social networks effects in health

An in-depth article published September 10th examines evidence from several studies – including Add Health – regarding the theory that health behaviors can pass from friend to friend like contagious “viruses.”

Dates Set for 2010 Add Health Users Conference

Mark your calendars! The ninth Add Health Users Conference will be held on July 22-23, 2010.

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Ancillary Studies

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Moratorium on new contracts to use Add Health restricted-use data

New York Times magazine explores research on social networks effects in health

Dates Set for 2010 Add Health Users Conference