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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- 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.