The National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) is a survey conducted by the United States government. This survey asks about a person's family, marriage and divorce status, use of contraceptives, fertility and infertility status, and general health. The data gathered from the survey is used for several purposes that ideally will benefit the people who participated.
The National Survey of Family Growth website claims several legitimate uses of the data it gathers. Aside from being used and cited by academics in their studies in public health, behavioral sciences, and other scholarly pursuits, it is also used by commercial media to support their reports and publications. The survey is used as basis for key decisions on health programs and social services at the city, state, and national levels. It may also be used by the private sector to determine the needs of their target market.
