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The National Insti tute on Aging (NIA) is responsible for the "conduct and support of <br />biomedical, social, and behavioral research, training, health information dissemination, <br />and other programs with respect to the aging process and the diseases and other special <br />problems and needs of the aged." To carry out its mission, the NIA engages in colla- <br />borative activities with other NIH institutes and Federal agencies. Where appropriate, <br />research is conducted through interventions and clinical trials. <br />One component of the NIA is the Public Information Office, which plans and carries <br />out a legislatively mandated information and education program for the general <br />public, mass media, physicians and health care workers, other government agencies, <br />and service organizations. The information office oversees the NIA Information <br />Clearinghouse and the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) <br />Center. For more information on aging research or NIA publications, contact the <br />Public Information Office at (301) 496 -1752. <br />U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES <br />Public Health Service <br />National Institutes of Health <br />October 1991 <br />* U.S. Govcmmcnt Printing Office: 1991 - 281437140019 <br />