The National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (NACDA)

NACDA is the aging archive within ICPSR, and is funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). We host data resources for secondary research use from data collections across the U.S., as well as some international sources. The majority of our data resources are available to the public, with registration, at no cost.

Studies

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Publications

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About Us

  • NACDA’s mission is to advance research on aging by helping researchers to profit from the under-exploited potential of a broad range of datasets.
  • NACDA acquires, preserves, and shares data relevant to gerontological research. We curate data and documentation to promote effective research use, facilitate data sharing across the research community, and provide data user support for our hosted data collections.
  • By providing free access to the largest library of electronic data on aging in the United States, NACDA offers opportunities for secondary analysis on major issues of scientific and policy relevance.
  • NACDA consists of a team of professional researchers, archivists and technicians who work together to obtain, curate, share, and promote data relevant to aging research.
  • Contact us by emailing icpsr-help@umich.edu