The Division of Epidemiology, Statistics and Prevention Research (DESPR) requiresthe support services of a contractor for data analysis and statistical programmingfor various research requirements. The broad range of scientific research encompassesprograms such as disorders of reproduction including fertility, high-risk pregnanciesfetal and neonatal loss, infant and childhood injury, infant mortalitya dn birthdefects and developmental disorders of childhood, including deviations of normalhuman growth and development. The scope of the research program also includes the development of methods,randomized clinical and intervention trials focusing on various outcomess.Also included is identifying determinants of health behavavior and developingtesting educational, behavioral and environmental strategies to improveor protect maternal, child and adoleescent health.