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Preferred term

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System  

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Definition

  • Telephone surveys are conducted to monitor prevalence of the major behavioral risks among adults associated with premature MORBIDITY and MORTALITY. The data collected is in regard to actual behaviors, rather than on attitudes or knowledge. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) in 1984.

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Synonym(s)

  • Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System
  • BRFSS

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