Behavior Health Surveys Flashcards

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BRFSS

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Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

  • initiated in 1981 by CDC
  • surveys prevalence of behavioral risk factors and use of preventive health services from state-based estimates
  • annual, random-digit dialed telephone survey of adult > 18 year old
  • it does not address marijuana or other illicit drug use
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Health risk appraisal

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  • Used by US armed forces more than 10 years and by employers for employee wellness programs
  • to determine both unhealthy lifestyle practice and positive health behaviors
  • provide baseline to measure changes
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NHANES

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National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

  • 5000 individuals in 15 counties of US
  • yearly
  • household interview and physical assessment conducted at a mobile examination center with lab testing
  • Ht, wt, Bp, etc, comprehensive body measurements
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BRFSS is intended to assess ?

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  1. Behavior risk factors

2. Use of preventive health services

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Which of the following is not addressed in the BRFSS?
A. Blood stool test
B. Fruit and vegetable intake
C. Health insurance
D. Substance and marijuana
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D

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What % of Americans will meet the criteria for a DSM-IV disorder during their lifetime?

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46.4% of US adult over age 18 will meet criteria for a DSM-IV disorder during their lifetime.

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