BRFSS
BRFSS
BRFSS (pronounced: B-R-F-S-S, /ˈbiːɑːrɛfɛsɛs/), is an acronym for the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. It is a system used in the United States to track health conditions and risk behaviors.
Etymology
The term BRFSS is an acronym derived from the initial letters of the words Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. The term was first used in 1984 when the system was established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Definition
The BRFSS is a health-related telephone survey that collects state data about U.S. residents regarding their health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services. It is the largest continuously conducted health survey system in the world.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Public Health: The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
- Chronic Disease: A long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured.
- Preventive Services: Routine health care that includes screenings, check-ups, and patient counseling to prevent illnesses, disease, or other health problems.
- Risk Factor: Any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.
See Also
- National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)
- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
- Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on BRFSS
- Wikipedia's article - BRFSS
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