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National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health

Contact Information

Information Center
PO Box 8057
Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8057

800-222-2225 (Voice - Toll-free),
301-496-1752 (Voice),
301-589-3014 (FAX),
800-222-4225 (Voice - TTY),

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Abstract

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) was established in 1974 to conduct and support biomedical, social, and behavioral research and training relating to the aging process, and the diseases and other special problems and needs of the aged. The Institute provides for the study of biomedical, psychological, social, educational, and economic aspects of aging through in-house research conducted at its Gerontology Research Center in Baltimore, Maryland, and through grant support of extramural and collaborative research programs at universities, hospitals, medical centers, and nonprofit institutions throughout the country. NIA also provides support to institutions training scientists for research careers in aging.

Publications

NIA publishes brochures and a series of fact sheets called Age Pages, covering such topics as menopause, nutrition, arthritis, cancer, aging, constipation, crime, diabetes, exercise, hearing, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, medicines, senility, flu, urinary incontinence, skin care, and dental care. For a listing of over 60 free publications, write or call the National Institute on Aging Information Center, 1-800-222-2225, P.O. Box 8057, Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8057. For information on Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders, contact: National Institute on Aging Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center, P.O. Box 8250, Silver Spring, MD 20907 1-800-438-4380.

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Notes

Resources for the media are available by calling NIA's Public Information Office at (301) 496-1752.

Audit

Date Entered: 3/1/1998
Date Edited: 4/14/2004
Date Revised: 10/26/1999
Health Referral Number: HR0045
Accession Number: DP91A1110
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