Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System [Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System]
- Terms
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BRFSS
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Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System
BRFSS
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.
- Annotation
- CATALOGER: Use NAF entry
- DUI
- D040343 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0421313
- Previous indexing
- Health Surveys (1985-2002)
- History note
- 2003
- Public note
- 2003