Behavior Health Surveys

Question 0

BRFSS

Answer 0

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

Question 1

Health risk appraisal

Answer 1

• 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

Question 2

NHANES

Answer 2

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

Question 3

BRFSS is intended to assess ?

Answer 3

1. Behavior risk factors

2. Use of preventive health services

Question 4

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

Answer 4

D

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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