Lecture 5B, part 4 Flashcards
Timeframe of Behavior RF Surveillance System
Established in 1985 with 15 states; currently conducted in all 50 states, DC, and 3 U.S. territories. Data collected annually.
Sample of Behavioral RF Surveillance System
400,000 adult interviews each year
Largest continuously conducted health survey system in the world
Sampling method of Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
State-level random digit-dialed (both landlines and cell phones) probability samples of the adult pop
-Most states use stratified random sampling methods
Data collection method of Behavioral RF Surveillance System
Telephone surveys using standardized core questionnaire, optional modules, and state-added questions
Relevance of Behavioral RF Surveillance System
Powerful tool for targeting and building health promotion activities at both the national and local levels.
