Question

The national health survey that is a state-based telephone survey of the civilian, noninstitutional, adult population that seeks to ascertain the prevalence of high-risk behaviors is the:__________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Explanation:

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System can be abbreviated as (BRFSS). The following details are a summary of BRFSS in the US;

• The Center for Disease Control (CDC) coordinates state surveillance of behavioral risk factors through the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).

• The BRFSS surveys collect uniform state-specific data on preventive health practices and risk behaviors.

• Target population: adults, aged and 18+ years living in households with phones.

• Each state independently collects BRFSS data using a standardized instrument.